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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,663.20, 975,994.80 and 427,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,663.20, 975,994.80 and 427,434.40 is: 641,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,663.20 : 975,994.80 = 427,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,663.20/975,994.80 = 427,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,663.20x = 975,994.80 × 427,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,663.20x = 417,173,751,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,173,751,741.12/650,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,151.60

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