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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,543.60, 645,815.40 and 337,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,543.60, 645,815.40 and 337,129.20 is: 505,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,543.60 : 645,815.40 = 337,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,543.60/645,815.40 = 337,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,543.60x = 645,815.40 × 337,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,543.60x = 217,723,229,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,723,229,149.68/430,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,693.80

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