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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,841.10, 649,261.65 and 401,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,841.10, 649,261.65 and 401,348.30 is: 602,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,841.10 : 649,261.65 = 401,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,841.10/649,261.65 = 401,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,841.10x = 649,261.65 × 401,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,841.10x = 260,580,059,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,580,059,482.70/432,841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,022.45

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