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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,050.14, 650,287.80 and 320,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,050.14, 650,287.80 and 320,479.23 is: 480,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,050.14 : 650,287.80 = 320,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,050.14/650,287.80 = 320,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,050.14x = 650,287.80 × 320,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,050.14x = 208,403,733,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,403,733,422.39/434,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,137.46

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