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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,885.73, 922,676.27 and 426,895.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,885.73, 922,676.27 and 426,895.55 is: 588,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,885.73 : 922,676.27 = 426,895.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,885.73/922,676.27 = 426,895.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,885.73x = 922,676.27 × 426,895.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,885.73x = 393,886,390,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,886,390,465.78/668,885.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,869.48

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