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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,650.80, 647,476.20 and 221,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,650.80, 647,476.20 and 221,698.80 is: 332,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,650.80 : 647,476.20 = 221,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,650.80/647,476.20 = 221,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,650.80x = 647,476.20 × 221,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,650.80x = 143,544,696,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,544,696,568.56/431,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,548.20

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