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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.20, 639,246.30 and 293,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.20, 639,246.30 and 293,453.80 is: 440,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.20 : 639,246.30 = 293,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.20/639,246.30 = 293,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.20x = 639,246.30 × 293,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.20x = 187,589,255,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,589,255,870.94/426,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,180.70

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