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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,996.80, 647,995.20 and 299,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,996.80, 647,995.20 and 299,027.20 is: 448,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,996.80 : 647,995.20 = 299,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,996.80/647,995.20 = 299,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,996.80x = 647,995.20 × 299,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,996.80x = 193,768,190,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,768,190,269.44/431,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,540.80

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