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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,092.56, 639,091.61 and 152,527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,092.56, 639,091.61 and 152,527.93 is: 228,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,092.56 : 639,091.61 = 152,527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,092.56/639,091.61 = 152,527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,092.56x = 639,091.61 × 152,527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,092.56x = 97,479,320,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,479,320,734.99/426,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,774.99

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