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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,789.77, 646,316.42 and 220,576.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,789.77, 646,316.42 and 220,576.41 is: 330,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,789.77 : 646,316.42 = 220,576.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,789.77/646,316.42 = 220,576.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,789.77x = 646,316.42 × 220,576.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,789.77x = 142,562,154,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,562,154,544.77/430,789.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,932.08

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