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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,023.20, 644,804.40 and 180,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,023.20, 644,804.40 and 180,423.20 is: 270,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,023.20 : 644,804.40 = 180,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,023.20/644,804.40 = 180,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,023.20x = 644,804.40 × 180,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,023.20x = 116,337,673,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,337,673,222.08/430,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,538.13

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