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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,739.93, 640,146.24 and 328,539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,739.93, 640,146.24 and 328,539.65 is: 452,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,739.93 : 640,146.24 = 328,539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,739.93/640,146.24 = 328,539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,739.93x = 640,146.24 × 328,539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,739.93x = 210,313,418,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,313,418,437.69/464,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,540.02

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