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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,575.23, 641,383.49 and 112,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,575.23, 641,383.49 and 112,032.44 is: 168,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,575.23 : 641,383.49 = 112,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,575.23/641,383.49 = 112,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,575.23x = 641,383.49 × 112,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,575.23x = 71,855,754,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,855,754,433.58/427,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,054.06

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