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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,436.80, 645,655.20 and 354,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,436.80, 645,655.20 and 354,329.20 is: 531,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,436.80 : 645,655.20 = 354,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,436.80/645,655.20 = 354,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,436.80x = 645,655.20 × 354,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,436.80x = 228,774,490,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,774,490,491.84/430,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,493.80

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