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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,427.41, 650,269.91 and 208,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,427.41, 650,269.91 and 208,722.88 is: 313,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,427.41 : 650,269.91 = 208,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,427.41/650,269.91 = 208,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,427.41x = 650,269.91 × 208,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,427.41x = 135,726,208,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,726,208,392.54/433,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,146.34

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