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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,311.65, 647,044.29 and 146,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,311.65, 647,044.29 and 146,986.44 is: 220,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,311.65 : 647,044.29 = 146,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,311.65/647,044.29 = 146,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,311.65x = 647,044.29 × 146,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,311.65x = 95,106,736,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,106,736,709.43/431,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,505.84

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