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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,003.15, 648,004.73 and 432,003.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,003.15, 648,004.73 and 432,003.15 is: 648,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,003.15 : 648,004.73 = 432,003.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,003.15/648,004.73 = 432,003.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,003.15x = 648,004.73 × 432,003.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,003.15x = 279,940,084,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,940,084,574.90/432,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,004.73

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