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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,358.80, 647,038.20 and 355,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,358.80, 647,038.20 and 355,251.20 is: 532,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,358.80 : 647,038.20 = 355,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,358.80/647,038.20 = 355,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,358.80x = 647,038.20 × 355,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,358.80x = 229,861,096,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,861,096,995.84/431,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,876.80

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