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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,148.54, 639,056.67 and 159,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,148.54, 639,056.67 and 159,763.84 is: 239,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,148.54 : 639,056.67 = 159,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,148.54/639,056.67 = 159,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,148.54x = 639,056.67 × 159,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,148.54x = 102,098,147,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,098,147,576.81/426,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,583.47

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