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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,105.65, 639,245.96 and 126,559.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,105.65, 639,245.96 and 126,559.55 is: 189,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,105.65 : 639,245.96 = 126,559.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,105.65/639,245.96 = 126,559.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,105.65x = 639,245.96 × 126,559.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,105.65x = 80,902,677,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,902,677,207.89/426,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,865.30

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