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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,915.56, 639,762.66 and 302,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,915.56, 639,762.66 and 302,719.08 is: 417,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,915.56 : 639,762.66 = 302,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,915.56/639,762.66 = 302,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,915.56x = 639,762.66 × 302,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,915.56x = 193,668,363,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,668,363,853.55/463,915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,464.69

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