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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,404.88, 639,393.24 and 141,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,404.88, 639,393.24 and 141,995.25 is: 212,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,404.88 : 639,393.24 = 141,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,404.88/639,393.24 = 141,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,404.88x = 639,393.24 × 141,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,404.88x = 90,790,802,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,790,802,962.11/426,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,921.59

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