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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,705.94, 646,008.03 and 115,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,705.94, 646,008.03 and 115,187.30 is: 172,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,705.94 : 646,008.03 = 115,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,705.94/646,008.03 = 115,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,705.94x = 646,008.03 × 115,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,705.94x = 74,411,920,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,411,920,754.02/430,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,767.34

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