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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,683.60, 640,747.80 and 348,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,683.60, 640,747.80 and 348,368.40 is: 521,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,683.60 : 640,747.80 = 348,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,683.60/640,747.80 = 348,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,683.60x = 640,747.80 × 348,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,683.60x = 223,216,285,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216,285,889.52/427,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,919.21

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