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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,859.20, 646,029.60 and 220,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,859.20, 646,029.60 and 220,907.20 is: 331,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,859.20 : 646,029.60 = 220,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,859.20/646,029.60 = 220,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,859.20x = 646,029.60 × 220,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,859.20x = 142,712,590,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,712,590,053.12/430,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,227.90

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