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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,865.58, 641,813.25 and 203,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,865.58, 641,813.25 and 203,110.22 is: 304,672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,865.58 : 641,813.25 = 203,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,865.58/641,813.25 = 203,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,865.58x = 641,813.25 × 203,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,865.58x = 130,358,830,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,358,830,406.42/427,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,672.39

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