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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,773.39, 646,110.95 and 115,254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,773.39, 646,110.95 and 115,254.63 is: 172,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,773.39 : 646,110.95 = 115,254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,773.39/646,110.95 = 115,254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,773.39x = 646,110.95 × 115,254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,773.39x = 74,467,277,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,467,277,904.93/430,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,868.80

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