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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,001.80, 647,127.90 and 299,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,001.80, 647,127.90 and 299,032.20 is: 447,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,001.80 : 647,127.90 = 299,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,001.80/647,127.90 = 299,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,001.80x = 647,127.90 × 299,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,001.80x = 193,512,079,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,512,079,618.38/432,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,942.76

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