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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,827.28, 646,241.28 and 206,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,827.28, 646,241.28 and 206,134.72 is: 309,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,827.28 : 646,241.28 = 206,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,827.28/646,241.28 = 206,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,827.28x = 646,241.28 × 206,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,827.28x = 133,212,765,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,212,765,305.24/430,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,202.25

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