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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,247.84, 639,371.58 and 126,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,247.84, 639,371.58 and 126,727.12 is: 190,090.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,247.84 : 639,371.58 = 126,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,247.84/639,371.58 = 126,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,247.84x = 639,371.58 × 126,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,247.84x = 81,025,718,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,025,718,943.25/426,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,090.63

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