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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,439.80, 647,159.70 and 282,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,439.80, 647,159.70 and 282,140.60 is: 423,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,439.80 : 647,159.70 = 282,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,439.80/647,159.70 = 282,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,439.80x = 647,159.70 × 282,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,439.80x = 182,590,026,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,590,026,053.82/431,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,210.90

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