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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,068.45, 622,602.78 and 320,436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,068.45, 622,602.78 and 320,436.78 is: 480,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,068.45 : 622,602.78 = 320,436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,068.45/622,602.78 = 320,436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,068.45x = 622,602.78 × 320,436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,068.45x = 199,504,830,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,504,830,042.25/415,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,655.25

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