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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,918.56, 639,766.80 and 302,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,918.56, 639,766.80 and 302,722.08 is: 417,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,918.56 : 639,766.80 = 302,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,918.56/639,766.80 = 302,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,918.56x = 639,766.80 × 302,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,918.56x = 193,671,536,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,671,536,410.94/463,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,468.83

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