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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,423.80, 651,635.70 and 209,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,423.80, 651,635.70 and 209,098 is: 313,647

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,423.80 : 651,635.70 = 209,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,423.80/651,635.70 = 209,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,423.80x = 651,635.70 × 209,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,423.80x = 136,255,721,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,255,721,598.60/434,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,647

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