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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,570.70, 647,096.85 and 221,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,570.70, 647,096.85 and 221,618.70 is: 332,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,570.70 : 647,096.85 = 221,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,570.70/647,096.85 = 221,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,570.70x = 647,096.85 × 221,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,570.70x = 143,408,762,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,408,762,671.10/431,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,294.95

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