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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,590.28, 645,466.38 and 205,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,590.28, 645,466.38 and 205,892.68 is: 308,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,590.28 : 645,466.38 = 205,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,590.28/645,466.38 = 205,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,590.28x = 645,466.38 × 205,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,590.28x = 132,896,802,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,896,802,828.10/430,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,638.65

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