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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,154.80, 639,232.20 and 267,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,154.80, 639,232.20 and 267,524.40 is: 401,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,154.80 : 639,232.20 = 267,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,154.80/639,232.20 = 267,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,154.80x = 639,232.20 × 267,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,154.80x = 171,010,210,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,010,210,765.68/426,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,286.60

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