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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,449.80, 647,558.70 and 253,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,449.80, 647,558.70 and 253,734.60 is: 380,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,449.80 : 647,558.70 = 253,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,449.80/647,558.70 = 253,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,449.80x = 647,558.70 × 253,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,449.80x = 164,308,047,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,308,047,721.02/431,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,827.73

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