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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,064.36, 639,426.54 and 160,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,064.36, 639,426.54 and 160,066.60 is: 240,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,064.36 : 639,426.54 = 160,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,064.36/639,426.54 = 160,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,064.36x = 639,426.54 × 160,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,064.36x = 102,350,832,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,350,832,207.56/426,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,223.88

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