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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,750.62, 646,125.78 and 115,199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,750.62, 646,125.78 and 115,199.33 is: 172,798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,750.62 : 646,125.78 = 115,199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,750.62/646,125.78 = 115,199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,750.62x = 646,125.78 × 115,199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,750.62x = 74,433,253,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433,253,721.10/430,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,798.95

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