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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,084.80, 645,127.20 and 220,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,084.80, 645,127.20 and 220,132.80 is: 330,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,084.80 : 645,127.20 = 220,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,084.80/645,127.20 = 220,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,084.80x = 645,127.20 × 220,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,084.80x = 142,013,656,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,013,656,892.16/430,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,199.20

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