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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,626.05, 639,822.43 and 160,366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,626.05, 639,822.43 and 160,366.09 is: 240,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,626.05 : 639,822.43 = 160,366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,626.05/639,822.43 = 160,366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,626.05x = 639,822.43 × 160,366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,626.05x = 102,605,821,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605,821,393.40/426,626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,505.29

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