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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,602.20, 647,144.10 and 221,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,602.20, 647,144.10 and 221,650.20 is: 332,342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,602.20 : 647,144.10 = 221,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,602.20/647,144.10 = 221,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,602.20x = 647,144.10 × 221,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,602.20x = 143,439,619,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,439,619,193.82/431,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,342.19

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