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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,209.70, 654,314.55 and 331,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,209.70, 654,314.55 and 331,233.70 is: 496,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,209.70 : 654,314.55 = 331,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,209.70/654,314.55 = 331,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,209.70x = 654,314.55 × 331,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,209.70x = 216,731,029,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,731,029,360.34/436,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,850.55

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