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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.60, 639,245.40 and 269,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.60, 639,245.40 and 269,088.40 is: 403,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.60 : 639,245.40 = 269,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.60/639,245.40 = 269,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.60x = 639,245.40 × 269,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.60x = 172,013,521,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,013,521,893.36/426,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,632.60

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