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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,707.16, 640,052.82 and 127,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,707.16, 640,052.82 and 127,390.68 is: 191,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,707.16 : 640,052.82 = 127,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,707.16/640,052.82 = 127,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,707.16x = 640,052.82 × 127,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,707.16x = 81,536,763,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536,763,975.72/426,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,083.66

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