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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,378.20, 647,067.30 and 221,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,378.20, 647,067.30 and 221,426.20 is: 332,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,378.20 : 647,067.30 = 221,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,378.20/647,067.30 = 221,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,378.20x = 647,067.30 × 221,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,378.20x = 143,277,653,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,277,653,383.26/431,378.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,139.30

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