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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,366.55, 639,438.45 and 126,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,366.55, 639,438.45 and 126,766.45 is: 190,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,366.55 : 639,438.45 = 126,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,366.55/639,438.45 = 126,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,366.55x = 639,438.45 × 126,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,366.55x = 81,059,342,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,059,342,300.00/426,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,116.56

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