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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,388.20, 647,082.30 and 221,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,388.20, 647,082.30 and 221,436.20 is: 332,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,388.20 : 647,082.30 = 221,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,388.20/647,082.30 = 221,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,388.20x = 647,082.30 × 221,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,388.20x = 143,287,445,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,287,445,599.26/431,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,154.30

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