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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,277.10, 640,466.60 and 303,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,277.10, 640,466.60 and 303,226.42 is: 418,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,277.10 : 640,466.60 = 303,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,277.10/640,466.60 = 303,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,277.10x = 640,466.60 × 303,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,277.10x = 194,206,394,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,206,394,247.57/464,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,298.46

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