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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,194.80, 639,292.20 and 267,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,194.80, 639,292.20 and 267,564.40 is: 401,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,194.80 : 639,292.20 = 267,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,194.80/639,292.20 = 267,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,194.80x = 639,292.20 × 267,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,194.80x = 171,051,833,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,051,833,917.68/426,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,346.60

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