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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,626.80, 647,440.20 and 221,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,626.80, 647,440.20 and 221,674.80 is: 332,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,626.80 : 647,440.20 = 221,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,626.80/647,440.20 = 221,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,626.80x = 647,440.20 × 221,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,626.80x = 143,521,176,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,521,176,846.96/431,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,512.20

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