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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,904.40, 663,528.84 and 310,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,904.40, 663,528.84 and 310,934 is: 429,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,904.40 : 663,528.84 = 310,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,904.40/663,528.84 = 310,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,904.40x = 663,528.84 × 310,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,904.40x = 206,313,676,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313,676,336.56/480,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,011.83

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