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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,610.72, 640,484.13 and 328,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,610.72, 640,484.13 and 328,404.36 is: 452,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,610.72 : 640,484.13 = 328,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,610.72/640,484.13 = 328,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,610.72x = 640,484.13 × 328,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,610.72x = 210,337,780,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,337,780,802.81/464,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,718.31

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