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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,083.48, 644,789.82 and 305,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,083.48, 644,789.82 and 305,945.32 is: 422,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,083.48 : 644,789.82 = 305,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,083.48/644,789.82 = 305,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,083.48x = 644,789.82 × 305,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,083.48x = 197,270,427,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,270,427,812.64/467,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,345.12

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