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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,431.60, 647,032.20 and 131,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,431.60, 647,032.20 and 131,911.60 is: 197,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,431.60 : 647,032.20 = 131,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,431.60/647,032.20 = 131,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,431.60x = 647,032.20 × 131,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,431.60x = 85,351,052,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,351,052,753.52/431,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,832.18

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