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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,231.14, 647,903.28 and 165,919.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,231.14, 647,903.28 and 165,919.94 is: 248,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,231.14 : 647,903.28 = 165,919.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,231.14/647,903.28 = 165,919.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,231.14x = 647,903.28 × 165,919.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,231.14x = 107,500,073,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,500,073,343.40/432,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,709.69

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