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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,318.80, 646,978.20 and 195,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,318.80, 646,978.20 and 195,122.80 is: 292,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,318.80 : 646,978.20 = 195,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,318.80/646,978.20 = 195,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,318.80x = 646,978.20 × 195,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,318.80x = 126,240,197,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,240,197,922.96/431,318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,684.20

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