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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,348.60, 959,022.90 and 266,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,348.60, 959,022.90 and 266,100.60 is: 399,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,348.60 : 959,022.90 = 266,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,348.60/959,022.90 = 266,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,348.60x = 959,022.90 × 266,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,348.60x = 255,196,569,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,196,569,103.74/639,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,150.90

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