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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,451.15, 661,891.35 and 350,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,451.15, 661,891.35 and 350,244.54 is: 483,519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,451.15 : 661,891.35 = 350,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,451.15/661,891.35 = 350,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,451.15x = 661,891.35 × 350,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,451.15x = 231,823,831,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,823,831,410.73/479,451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,519.19

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