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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,332.72, 639,348.96 and 141,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,332.72, 639,348.96 and 141,946.04 is: 212,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,332.72 : 639,348.96 = 141,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,332.72/639,348.96 = 141,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,332.72x = 639,348.96 × 141,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,332.72x = 90,753,053,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,753,053,050.12/426,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,869.08

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