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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,315.76, 640,519.92 and 303,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,315.76, 640,519.92 and 303,265.08 is: 418,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,315.76 : 640,519.92 = 303,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,315.76/640,519.92 = 303,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,315.76x = 640,519.92 × 303,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,315.76x = 194,247,324,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,247,324,780.39/464,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,351.78

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