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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,111.22, 650,379.51 and 320,540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,111.22, 650,379.51 and 320,540.31 is: 480,229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,111.22 : 650,379.51 = 320,540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,111.22/650,379.51 = 320,540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,111.22x = 650,379.51 × 320,540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,111.22x = 208,472,849,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,472,849,753.05/434,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,229.12

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