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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,005.70, 648,008.55 and 222,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,005.70, 648,008.55 and 222,053.70 is: 333,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,005.70 : 648,008.55 = 222,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,005.70/648,008.55 = 222,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,005.70x = 648,008.55 × 222,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,005.70x = 143,892,696,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892,696,159.14/432,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,080.55

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