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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,150.56, 630,810.63 and 261,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,150.56, 630,810.63 and 261,265.68 is: 391,330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,150.56 : 630,810.63 = 261,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,150.56/630,810.63 = 261,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,150.56x = 630,810.63 × 261,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,150.56x = 164,809,168,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809,168,198.18/421,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,330.76

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