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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,965.80, 647,948.70 and 274,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,965.80, 647,948.70 and 274,307.40 is: 411,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,965.80 : 647,948.70 = 274,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,965.80/647,948.70 = 274,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,965.80x = 647,948.70 × 274,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,965.80x = 177,737,123,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,737,123,230.38/431,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,461.10

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