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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,073.20, 651,109.80 and 266,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,073.20, 651,109.80 and 266,111.60 is: 399,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,073.20 : 651,109.80 = 266,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,073.20/651,109.80 = 266,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,073.20x = 651,109.80 × 266,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,073.20x = 173,267,870,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,267,870,653.68/434,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,167.40

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