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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,588.82, 645,948.84 and 220,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,588.82, 645,948.84 and 220,155.68 is: 330,267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,588.82 : 645,948.84 = 220,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,588.82/645,948.84 = 220,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,588.82x = 645,948.84 × 220,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,588.82x = 142,209,306,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,209,306,115.41/430,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,267.07

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