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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,930.09, 646,395.14 and 135,442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,930.09, 646,395.14 and 135,442.09 is: 203,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,930.09 : 646,395.14 = 135,442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,930.09/646,395.14 = 135,442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,930.09x = 646,395.14 × 135,442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,930.09x = 87,549,108,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549,108,727.44/430,930.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,163.14

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