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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,195.80, 639,293.70 and 267,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,195.80, 639,293.70 and 267,565.40 is: 401,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,195.80 : 639,293.70 = 267,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,195.80/639,293.70 = 267,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,195.80x = 639,293.70 × 267,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,195.80x = 171,052,874,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,052,874,557.98/426,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,348.10

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