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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,048.14, 650,284.80 and 320,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,048.14, 650,284.80 and 320,477.23 is: 480,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,048.14 : 650,284.80 = 320,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,048.14/650,284.80 = 320,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,048.14x = 650,284.80 × 320,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,048.14x = 208,401,471,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,401,471,415.10/434,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,134.46

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