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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,766.70, 641,390.22 and 214,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,766.70, 641,390.22 and 214,286.34 is: 321,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,766.70 : 641,390.22 = 214,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,766.70/641,390.22 = 214,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,766.70x = 641,390.22 × 214,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,766.70x = 137,441,162,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,441,162,755.60/427,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,299.35

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