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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,576.06, 647,993.97 and 215,781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,576.06, 647,993.97 and 215,781.18 is: 323,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,576.06 : 647,993.97 = 215,781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,576.06/647,993.97 = 215,781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,576.06x = 647,993.97 × 215,781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,576.06x = 139,824,903,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,824,903,479.49/432,576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,237.73

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