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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,996.20, 647,994.30 and 245,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,996.20, 647,994.30 and 245,372.20 is: 368,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,996.20 : 647,994.30 = 245,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,996.20/647,994.30 = 245,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,996.20x = 647,994.30 × 245,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,996.20x = 158,999,786,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,999,786,978.46/431,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,058.30

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