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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,462.60, 1,059,693.90 and 426,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,462.60, 1,059,693.90 and 426,526.60 is: 639,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,462.60 : 1,059,693.90 = 426,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,462.60/1,059,693.90 = 426,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,462.60x = 1,059,693.90 × 426,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,462.60x = 451,987,636,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,987,636,207.74/706,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,789.90

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