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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,363.82, 447,832.70 and 290,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,363.82, 447,832.70 and 290,313.26 is: 400,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,363.82 : 447,832.70 = 290,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,363.82/447,832.70 = 290,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,363.82x = 447,832.70 × 290,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,363.82x = 130,011,771,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011,771,071.60/324,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,820.82

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