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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.60, 639,246.90 and 239,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.60, 639,246.90 and 239,151.80 is: 358,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.60 : 639,246.90 = 239,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.60/639,246.90 = 239,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.60x = 639,246.90 × 239,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.60x = 152,877,046,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,877,046,779.42/426,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,727.70

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