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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,802.25, 646,203.42 and 115,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,802.25, 646,203.42 and 115,250.95 is: 172,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,802.25 : 646,203.42 = 115,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,802.25/646,203.42 = 115,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,802.25x = 646,203.42 × 115,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,802.25x = 74,475,558,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,475,558,856.00/430,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,876.44

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