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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,071.45, 622,607.28 and 320,439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,071.45, 622,607.28 and 320,439.78 is: 480,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,071.45 : 622,607.28 = 320,439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,071.45/622,607.28 = 320,439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,071.45x = 622,607.28 × 320,439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,071.45x = 199,508,139,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,508,139,829.60/415,071.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,659.75

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