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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,069.80, 639,104.70 and 215,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,069.80, 639,104.70 and 215,680.40 is: 323,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,069.80 : 639,104.70 = 215,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,069.80/639,104.70 = 215,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,069.80x = 639,104.70 × 215,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,069.80x = 137,842,357,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,842,357,337.88/426,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,520.60

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