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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,367.20, 647,050.80 and 221,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,367.20, 647,050.80 and 221,415.20 is: 332,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,367.20 : 647,050.80 = 221,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,367.20/647,050.80 = 221,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,367.20x = 647,050.80 × 221,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,367.20x = 143,266,882,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,266,882,292.16/431,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,122.80

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