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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,016.20, 647,198.10 and 232,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,016.20, 647,198.10 and 232,270.20 is: 347,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,016.20 : 647,198.10 = 232,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,016.20/647,198.10 = 232,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,016.20x = 647,198.10 × 232,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,016.20x = 150,324,832,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,324,832,126.62/432,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,961.10

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