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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,618.66, 641,414.76 and 203,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,618.66, 641,414.76 and 203,140.66 is: 304,704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,618.66 : 641,414.76 = 203,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,618.66/641,414.76 = 203,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,618.66x = 641,414.76 × 203,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,618.66x = 130,297,417,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,297,417,680.14/427,618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,704.71

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