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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,367.60, 959,051.40 and 266,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,367.60, 959,051.40 and 266,119.60 is: 399,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,367.60 : 959,051.40 = 266,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,367.60/959,051.40 = 266,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,367.60x = 959,051.40 × 266,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,367.60x = 255,222,374,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,222,374,947.44/639,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,179.40

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