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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,713.86, 646,203.18 and 220,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,713.86, 646,203.18 and 220,499.42 is: 330,816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,713.86 : 646,203.18 = 220,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,713.86/646,203.18 = 220,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,713.86x = 646,203.18 × 220,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,713.86x = 142,487,426,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,487,426,392.16/430,713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,816.91

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