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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,165.54, 639,352.35 and 141,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,165.54, 639,352.35 and 141,855.54 is: 212,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,165.54 : 639,352.35 = 141,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,165.54/639,352.35 = 141,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,165.54x = 639,352.35 × 141,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,165.54x = 90,695,672,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,695,672,859.52/426,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,817.94

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