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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,375.55, 639,451.95 and 126,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,375.55, 639,451.95 and 126,775.45 is: 190,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,375.55 : 639,451.95 = 126,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,375.55/639,451.95 = 126,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,375.55x = 639,451.95 × 126,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,375.55x = 81,066,808,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066,808,714.63/426,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,130.06

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