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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,500.93, 640,774.92 and 303,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,500.93, 640,774.92 and 303,450.25 is: 418,606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,500.93 : 640,774.92 = 303,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,500.93/640,774.92 = 303,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,500.93x = 640,774.92 × 303,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,500.93x = 194,443,309,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,443,309,667.73/464,500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,606.93

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