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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,380.56, 447,669.96 and 286,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,380.56, 447,669.96 and 286,972.88 is: 394,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,380.56 : 447,669.96 = 286,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,380.56/447,669.96 = 286,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,380.56x = 447,669.96 × 286,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,380.56x = 128,469,137,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469,137,710.69/325,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,827.33

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