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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,027.80, 651,041.70 and 266,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,027.80, 651,041.70 and 266,066.20 is: 399,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,027.80 : 651,041.70 = 266,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,027.80/651,041.70 = 266,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,027.80x = 651,041.70 × 266,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,027.80x = 173,220,191,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,220,191,160.54/434,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,099.30

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