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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,221.20, 691,831.80 and 303,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,221.20, 691,831.80 and 303,627.60 is: 455,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,221.20 : 691,831.80 = 303,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,221.20/691,831.80 = 303,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,221.20x = 691,831.80 × 303,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,221.20x = 210,059,229,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,059,229,037.68/461,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,441.40

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