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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,621.66, 641,419.26 and 203,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,621.66, 641,419.26 and 203,143.66 is: 304,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,621.66 : 641,419.26 = 203,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,621.66/641,419.26 = 203,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,621.66x = 641,419.26 × 203,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,621.66x = 130,300,256,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,300,256,070.89/427,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,709.21

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