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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,167.20, 639,250.80 and 293,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,167.20, 639,250.80 and 293,456.80 is: 440,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,167.20 : 639,250.80 = 293,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,167.20/639,250.80 = 293,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,167.20x = 639,250.80 × 293,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,167.20x = 187,592,494,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,592,494,165.44/426,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,185.20

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