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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,521.40, 639,474.90 and 239,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,521.40, 639,474.90 and 239,590.20 is: 359,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,521.40 : 639,474.90 = 239,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,521.40/639,474.90 = 239,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,521.40x = 639,474.90 × 239,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,521.40x = 153,211,919,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211,919,185.98/426,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,212.74

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