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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,881.80, 635,940.30 and 330,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,881.80, 635,940.30 and 330,878.60 is: 495,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,881.80 : 635,940.30 = 330,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,881.80/635,940.30 = 330,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,881.80x = 635,940.30 × 330,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,881.80x = 210,419,036,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,419,036,147.58/424,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,241.35

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