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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,335.69, 640,022.09 and 213,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,335.69, 640,022.09 and 213,447.09 is: 319,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,335.69 : 640,022.09 = 213,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,335.69/640,022.09 = 213,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,335.69x = 640,022.09 × 213,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,335.69x = 136,610,851,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,610,851,578.98/427,335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,680.42

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