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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,335.80, 647,003.70 and 115,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,335.80, 647,003.70 and 115,824.60 is: 173,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,335.80 : 647,003.70 = 115,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,335.80/647,003.70 = 115,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,335.80x = 647,003.70 × 115,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,335.80x = 74,938,944,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,938,944,751.02/431,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,736.90

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