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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,277.55, 645,784.46 and 310,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,277.55, 645,784.46 and 310,835.04 is: 428,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,277.55 : 645,784.46 = 310,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,277.55/645,784.46 = 310,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,277.55x = 645,784.46 × 310,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,277.55x = 200,732,438,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,732,438,455.48/468,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,661.25

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