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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,968.34, 646,003.14 and 241,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,968.34, 646,003.14 and 241,150.42 is: 361,474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,968.34 : 646,003.14 = 241,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,968.34/646,003.14 = 241,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,968.34x = 646,003.14 × 241,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,968.34x = 155,783,928,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,783,928,532.32/430,968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,474.18

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