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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,303.13, 641,954.80 and 304,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,303.13, 641,954.80 and 304,252.45 is: 419,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,303.13 : 641,954.80 = 304,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,303.13/641,954.80 = 304,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,303.13x = 641,954.80 × 304,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,303.13x = 195,316,319,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,316,319,464.69/465,303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,761.46

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