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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,109.48, 639,164.95 and 341,259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,109.48, 639,164.95 and 341,259.99 is: 511,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,109.48 : 639,164.95 = 341,259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,109.48/639,164.95 = 341,259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,109.48x = 639,164.95 × 341,259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,109.48x = 218,121,424,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,121,424,445.35/426,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,890.57

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