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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.80, 639,227.70 and 248,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.80, 639,227.70 and 248,567.40 is: 372,851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.80 : 639,227.70 = 248,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.80/639,227.70 = 248,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.80x = 639,227.70 × 248,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.80x = 158,891,167,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,891,167,396.98/426,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,851.10

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