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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,841.60, 644,726.40 and 273,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,841.60, 644,726.40 and 273,145.60 is: 408,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,841.60 : 644,726.40 = 273,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,841.60/644,726.40 = 273,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,841.60x = 644,726.40 × 273,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,841.60x = 176,104,179,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104,179,363.84/430,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,744.60

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