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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,413.30, 647,119.95 and 221,461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,413.30, 647,119.95 and 221,461.30 is: 332,191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,413.30 : 647,119.95 = 221,461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,413.30/647,119.95 = 221,461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,413.30x = 647,119.95 × 221,461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,413.30x = 143,312,025,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,312,025,382.94/431,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,191.95

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