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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,252.34, 639,372.94 and 122,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,252.34, 639,372.94 and 122,654.42 is: 183,980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,252.34 : 639,372.94 = 122,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,252.34/639,372.94 = 122,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,252.34x = 639,372.94 × 122,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,252.34x = 78,421,917,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421,917,119.39/426,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,980.03

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