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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,529.70, 650,035.35 and 223,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,529.70, 650,035.35 and 223,577.70 is: 335,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,529.70 : 650,035.35 = 223,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,529.70/650,035.35 = 223,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,529.70x = 650,035.35 × 223,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,529.70x = 145,333,408,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,333,408,471.70/433,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,232.88

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