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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,230.20, 646,845.30 and 361,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,230.20, 646,845.30 and 361,246.20 is: 541,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,230.20 : 646,845.30 = 361,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,230.20/646,845.30 = 361,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,230.20x = 646,845.30 × 361,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,230.20x = 233,670,406,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,670,406,612.86/431,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,869.30

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