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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,664.68, 640,034.28 and 111,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,664.68, 640,034.28 and 111,121.08 is: 166,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,664.68 : 640,034.28 = 111,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,664.68/640,034.28 = 111,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,664.68x = 640,034.28 × 111,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,664.68x = 71,121,300,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,121,300,430.62/426,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,691.32

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