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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 222,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.20, 647,998.80 and 222,047.20 is: 333,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.20 : 647,998.80 = 222,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.20/647,998.80 = 222,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.20x = 647,998.80 × 222,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.20x = 143,886,319,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,886,319,143.36/431,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,070.80

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