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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,563.20, 641,344.80 and 358,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,563.20, 641,344.80 and 358,097.60 is: 537,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,563.20 : 641,344.80 = 358,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,563.20/641,344.80 = 358,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,563.20x = 641,344.80 × 358,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,563.20x = 229,664,033,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,664,033,652.48/427,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,146.40

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