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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,947.80, 647,921.70 and 290,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,947.80, 647,921.70 and 290,230.20 is: 435,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,947.80 : 647,921.70 = 290,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,947.80/647,921.70 = 290,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,947.80x = 647,921.70 × 290,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,947.80x = 188,046,444,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,046,444,575.34/431,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,345.30

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