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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,050.08, 640,161.36 and 302,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,050.08, 640,161.36 and 302,830.56 is: 417,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,050.08 : 640,161.36 = 302,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,050.08/640,161.36 = 302,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,050.08x = 640,161.36 × 302,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,050.08x = 193,860,423,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,860,423,139.16/464,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,757.55

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