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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,887.54, 693,210.06 and 320,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,887.54, 693,210.06 and 320,333.36 is: 479,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,887.54 : 693,210.06 = 320,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,887.54/693,210.06 = 320,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,887.54x = 693,210.06 × 320,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,887.54x = 222,058,307,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,058,307,705.60/462,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,724.10

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