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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,381.20, 647,071.80 and 401,856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,381.20, 647,071.80 and 401,856.70 is: 602,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,381.20 : 647,071.80 = 401,856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,381.20/647,071.80 = 401,856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,381.20x = 647,071.80 × 401,856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,381.20x = 260,030,138,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,030,138,211.06/431,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,785.05

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