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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,999.60, 649,499.40 and 355,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,999.60, 649,499.40 and 355,239.60 is: 532,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,999.60 : 649,499.40 = 355,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,999.60/649,499.40 = 355,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,999.60x = 649,499.40 × 355,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,999.60x = 230,727,907,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,727,907,056.24/432,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,859.40

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