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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,601.60, 651,902.40 and 329,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,601.60, 651,902.40 and 329,625.60 is: 494,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,601.60 : 651,902.40 = 329,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,601.60/651,902.40 = 329,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,601.60x = 651,902.40 × 329,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,601.60x = 214,883,719,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,883,719,741.44/434,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,438.40

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