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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,292.85, 664,295.67 and 320,154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,292.85, 664,295.67 and 320,154.69 is: 441,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,292.85 : 664,295.67 = 320,154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,292.85/664,295.67 = 320,154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,292.85x = 664,295.67 × 320,154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,292.85x = 212,677,374,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,677,374,297.19/481,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,887.67

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