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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,730.41, 630,628.13 and 320,560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,730.41, 630,628.13 and 320,560.35 is: 480,484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,730.41 : 630,628.13 = 320,560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,730.41/630,628.13 = 320,560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,730.41x = 630,628.13 × 320,560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,730.41x = 202,154,372,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,154,372,469.84/420,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,484.34

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