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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,377.20, 647,065.80 and 401,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,377.20, 647,065.80 and 401,852.70 is: 602,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,377.20 : 647,065.80 = 401,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,377.20/647,065.80 = 401,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,377.20x = 647,065.80 × 401,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,377.20x = 260,025,138,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,025,138,807.66/431,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,779.05

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