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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,937.13, 646,405.70 and 135,449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,937.13, 646,405.70 and 135,449.13 is: 203,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,937.13 : 646,405.70 = 135,449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,937.13/646,405.70 = 135,449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,937.13x = 646,405.70 × 135,449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,937.13x = 87,555,089,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,555,089,692.04/430,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,173.70

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