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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,251.92, 639,412.44 and 141,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,251.92, 639,412.44 and 141,932.24 is: 212,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,251.92 : 639,412.44 = 141,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,251.92/639,412.44 = 141,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,251.92x = 639,412.44 × 141,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,251.92x = 90,753,239,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,753,239,893.07/426,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,909.87

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