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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,246.70, 814,870.05 and 431,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,246.70, 814,870.05 and 431,272.30 is: 646,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,246.70 : 814,870.05 = 431,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,246.70/814,870.05 = 431,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,246.70x = 814,870.05 × 431,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,246.70x = 351,430,880,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,430,880,664.62/543,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,908.45

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