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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,150.80, 639,226.20 and 248,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,150.80, 639,226.20 and 248,566.40 is: 372,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,150.80 : 639,226.20 = 248,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,150.80/639,226.20 = 248,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,150.80x = 639,226.20 × 248,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,150.80x = 158,890,155,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,890,155,319.68/426,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,849.60

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