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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,222.96, 640,823.64 and 313,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,222.96, 640,823.64 and 313,524.08 is: 432,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,222.96 : 640,823.64 = 313,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,222.96/640,823.64 = 313,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,222.96x = 640,823.64 × 313,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,222.96x = 200,913,642,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,913,642,173.25/464,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,795.57

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