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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,302.88, 639,381.60 and 141,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,302.88, 639,381.60 and 141,961.16 is: 212,917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,302.88 : 639,381.60 = 141,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,302.88/639,381.60 = 141,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,302.88x = 639,381.60 × 141,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,302.88x = 90,767,353,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,767,353,618.66/426,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,917.52

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