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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,897.92, 640,358.40 and 111,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,897.92, 640,358.40 and 111,347.84 is: 167,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,897.92 : 640,358.40 = 111,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,897.92/640,358.40 = 111,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,897.92x = 640,358.40 × 111,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,897.92x = 71,302,524,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302,524,665.86/426,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,024.76

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