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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,135.66, 660,600.16 and 315,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,135.66, 660,600.16 and 315,766.76 is: 435,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,135.66 : 660,600.16 = 315,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,135.66/660,600.16 = 315,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,135.66x = 660,600.16 × 315,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,135.66x = 208,595,568,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,595,568,086.26/479,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,358.06

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