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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,969.86, 628,912.05 and 320,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,969.86, 628,912.05 and 320,034.13 is: 441,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,969.86 : 628,912.05 = 320,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,969.86/628,912.05 = 320,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,969.86x = 628,912.05 × 320,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,969.86x = 201,273,320,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,273,320,768.27/455,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,418.04

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