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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,419.20, 641,128.80 and 407,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,419.20, 641,128.80 and 407,736.20 is: 611,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,419.20 : 641,128.80 = 407,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,419.20/641,128.80 = 407,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,419.20x = 641,128.80 × 407,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,419.20x = 261,411,420,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,411,420,622.56/427,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,604.30

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