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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,042.89, 619,991.42 and 313,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,042.89, 619,991.42 and 313,829.24 is: 432,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,042.89 : 619,991.42 = 313,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,042.89/619,991.42 = 313,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,042.89x = 619,991.42 × 313,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,042.89x = 194,571,431,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,571,431,476.02/450,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,339.76

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