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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,337.63, 639,506.48 and 126,822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,337.63, 639,506.48 and 126,822.51 is: 190,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,337.63 : 639,506.48 = 126,822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,337.63/639,506.48 = 126,822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,337.63x = 639,506.48 × 126,822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,337.63x = 81,103,816,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,103,816,320.75/426,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,233.78

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