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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,710.14, 640,787.70 and 321,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,710.14, 640,787.70 and 321,221.07 is: 442,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,710.14 : 640,787.70 = 321,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,710.14/640,787.70 = 321,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,710.14x = 640,787.70 × 321,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,710.14x = 205,834,510,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,834,510,636.84/464,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,930.96

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