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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,657.50, 643,095.23 and 320,839.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,657.50, 643,095.23 and 320,839.83 is: 443,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,657.50 : 643,095.23 = 320,839.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,657.50/643,095.23 = 320,839.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,657.50x = 643,095.23 × 320,839.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,657.50x = 206,330,562,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,330,562,662.81/465,657.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,095.11

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