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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,105.29, 639,047.88 and 126,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,105.29, 639,047.88 and 126,518.09 is: 189,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,105.29 : 639,047.88 = 126,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,105.29/639,047.88 = 126,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,105.29x = 639,047.88 × 126,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,105.29x = 80,851,114,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,851,114,000.91/426,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,744.45

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