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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,143.40, 643,902.90 and 382,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,143.40, 643,902.90 and 382,904.20 is: 573,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,143.40 : 643,902.90 = 382,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,143.40/643,902.90 = 382,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,143.40x = 643,902.90 × 382,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,143.40x = 246,553,124,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,553,124,802.18/430,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,188.21

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