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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,927.59, 646,391.39 and 135,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,927.59, 646,391.39 and 135,439.59 is: 203,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,927.59 : 646,391.39 = 135,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,927.59/646,391.39 = 135,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,927.59x = 646,391.39 × 135,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,927.59x = 87,546,987,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,546,987,349.75/430,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,159.39

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