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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,342.10, 647,013.15 and 274,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,342.10, 647,013.15 and 274,266.90 is: 411,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,342.10 : 647,013.15 = 274,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,342.10/647,013.15 = 274,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,342.10x = 647,013.15 × 274,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,342.10x = 177,454,290,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,454,290,909.74/431,342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,400.35

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