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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,361.29, 647,042.40 and 430,738.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,361.29, 647,042.40 and 430,738.31 is: 646,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,361.29 : 647,042.40 = 430,738.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,361.29/647,042.40 = 430,738.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,361.29x = 647,042.40 × 430,738.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,361.29x = 278,705,949,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,705,949,874.34/431,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,107.93

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