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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,362.40, 1,021,988.40 and 402,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,362.40, 1,021,988.40 and 402,426.40 is: 602,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,362.40 : 1,021,988.40 = 402,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,362.40/1,021,988.40 = 402,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,362.40x = 1,021,988.40 × 402,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,362.40x = 411,275,112,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,275,112,653.76/682,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,722.41

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