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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,714.10, 647,571.15 and 326,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,714.10, 647,571.15 and 326,738.10 is: 490,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,714.10 : 647,571.15 = 326,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,714.10/647,571.15 = 326,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,714.10x = 647,571.15 × 326,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,714.10x = 211,586,167,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,586,167,165.82/431,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,107.15

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