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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,292.32, 639,300.04 and 141,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,292.32, 639,300.04 and 141,906.48 is: 212,813.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,292.32 : 639,300.04 = 141,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,292.32/639,300.04 = 141,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,292.32x = 639,300.04 × 141,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,292.32x = 90,720,818,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,720,818,340.26/426,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,813.64

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