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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,053.80, 639,080.70 and 215,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,053.80, 639,080.70 and 215,664.40 is: 323,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,053.80 : 639,080.70 = 215,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,053.80/639,080.70 = 215,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,053.80x = 639,080.70 × 215,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,053.80x = 137,826,955,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,826,955,717.08/426,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,496.60

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