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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,313.71, 655,687.57 and 322,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,313.71, 655,687.57 and 322,300.12 is: 444,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,313.71 : 655,687.57 = 322,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,313.71/655,687.57 = 322,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,313.71x = 655,687.57 × 322,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,313.71x = 211,328,179,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,328,179,215.07/475,313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,607.80

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