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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,228.32, 639,285.60 and 126,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,228.32, 639,285.60 and 126,703.28 is: 190,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,228.32 : 639,285.60 = 126,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,228.32/639,285.60 = 126,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,228.32x = 639,285.60 × 126,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,228.32x = 80,999,582,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,999,582,376.77/426,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,038.01

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