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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,575.20, 647,103.60 and 221,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,575.20, 647,103.60 and 221,623.20 is: 332,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,575.20 : 647,103.60 = 221,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,575.20/647,103.60 = 221,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,575.20x = 647,103.60 × 221,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,575.20x = 143,413,170,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,413,170,563.52/431,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,301.70

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