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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,858.20, 646,028.10 and 220,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,858.20, 646,028.10 and 220,906.20 is: 331,226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,858.20 : 646,028.10 = 220,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,858.20/646,028.10 = 220,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,858.20x = 646,028.10 × 220,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,858.20x = 142,711,612,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,711,612,664.22/430,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,226.41

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