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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,707.44, 646,010.28 and 115,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,707.44, 646,010.28 and 115,188.80 is: 172,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,707.44 : 646,010.28 = 115,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,707.44/646,010.28 = 115,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,707.44x = 646,010.28 × 115,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,707.44x = 74,413,148,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,413,148,940.86/430,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,769.59

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