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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,085.20, 654,127.80 and 317,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,085.20, 654,127.80 and 317,112.40 is: 475,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,085.20 : 654,127.80 = 317,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,085.20/654,127.80 = 317,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,085.20x = 654,127.80 × 317,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,085.20x = 207,432,036,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,432,036,564.72/436,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,668.60

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