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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,270.08, 639,206.40 and 126,640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,270.08, 639,206.40 and 126,640.64 is: 189,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,270.08 : 639,206.40 = 126,640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,270.08/639,206.40 = 126,640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,270.08x = 639,206.40 × 126,640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,270.08x = 80,949,507,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,949,507,588.10/426,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,901.92

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