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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,640.27, 621,221.02 and 343,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,640.27, 621,221.02 and 343,022.86 is: 472,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,640.27 : 621,221.02 = 343,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,640.27/621,221.02 = 343,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,640.27x = 621,221.02 × 343,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,640.27x = 213,093,010,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,093,010,972.52/450,640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,867.22

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