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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,723.41, 630,617.65 and 320,553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,723.41, 630,617.65 and 320,553.35 is: 480,473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,723.41 : 630,617.65 = 320,553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,723.41/630,617.65 = 320,553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,723.41x = 630,617.65 × 320,553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,723.41x = 202,146,595,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,146,595,520.77/420,723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,473.85

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