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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,007.20, 639,010.80 and 356,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,007.20, 639,010.80 and 356,023.20 is: 534,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,007.20 : 639,010.80 = 356,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,007.20/639,010.80 = 356,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,007.20x = 639,010.80 × 356,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,007.20x = 227,502,669,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,502,669,850.56/426,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,034.80

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