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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,540.80, 645,811.20 and 220,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,540.80, 645,811.20 and 220,588.80 is: 330,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,540.80 : 645,811.20 = 220,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,540.80/645,811.20 = 220,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,540.80x = 645,811.20 × 220,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,540.80x = 142,458,717,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,458,717,634.56/430,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,883.20

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