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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,723.28, 640,399.86 and 202,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,723.28, 640,399.86 and 202,083.28 is: 303,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,723.28 : 640,399.86 = 202,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,723.28/640,399.86 = 202,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,723.28x = 640,399.86 × 202,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,723.28x = 129,414,104,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,414,104,220.34/426,723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,274.07

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