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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,355.47, 647,009.66 and 131,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,355.47, 647,009.66 and 131,835.95 is: 197,746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,355.47 : 647,009.66 = 131,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,355.47/647,009.66 = 131,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,355.47x = 647,009.66 × 131,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,355.47x = 85,299,133,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299,133,185.28/431,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,746.73

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