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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,065.92, 646,754.40 and 220,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,065.92, 646,754.40 and 220,802.88 is: 331,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,065.92 : 646,754.40 = 220,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,065.92/646,754.40 = 220,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,065.92x = 646,754.40 × 220,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,065.92x = 142,805,234,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805,234,172.67/431,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,283.98

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