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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,802.07, 640,518.86 and 202,163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,802.07, 640,518.86 and 202,163.69 is: 303,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,802.07 : 640,518.86 = 202,163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,802.07/640,518.86 = 202,163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,802.07x = 640,518.86 × 202,163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,802.07x = 129,489,653,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,489,653,555.01/426,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,395.09

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