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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,083.69, 639,124.73 and 248,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,083.69, 639,124.73 and 248,466.15 is: 372,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,083.69 : 639,124.73 = 248,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,083.69/639,124.73 = 248,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,083.69x = 639,124.73 × 248,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,083.69x = 158,800,860,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,800,860,722.31/426,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,698.75

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