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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,302.80, 639,745.80 and 236,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,302.80, 639,745.80 and 236,762.80 is: 355,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,302.80 : 639,745.80 = 236,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,302.80/639,745.80 = 236,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,302.80x = 639,745.80 × 236,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,302.80x = 151,468,006,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,468,006,896.24/426,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,306.15

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