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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,721.27, 640,396.86 and 202,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,721.27, 640,396.86 and 202,081.27 is: 303,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,721.27 : 640,396.86 = 202,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,721.27/640,396.86 = 202,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,721.27x = 640,396.86 × 202,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,721.27x = 129,412,209,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,412,209,171.82/426,721.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,271.06

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