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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,045.60, 639,068.40 and 239,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,045.60, 639,068.40 and 239,032.80 is: 358,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,045.60 : 639,068.40 = 239,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,045.60/639,068.40 = 239,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,045.60x = 639,068.40 × 239,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,045.60x = 152,758,309,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,758,309,043.52/426,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,549.20

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