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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,209.10, 985,813.65 and 432,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,209.10, 985,813.65 and 432,822.90 is: 649,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,209.10 : 985,813.65 = 432,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,209.10/985,813.65 = 432,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,209.10x = 985,813.65 × 432,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,209.10x = 426,682,722,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,682,722,852.59/657,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,234.35

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