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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,315.80, 646,973.70 and 431,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,315.80, 646,973.70 and 431,315.80 is: 646,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,315.80 : 646,973.70 = 431,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,315.80/646,973.70 = 431,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,315.80x = 646,973.70 × 431,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,315.80x = 279,049,978,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,049,978,994.46/431,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,973.70

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