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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,342.82, 664,364.73 and 320,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,342.82, 664,364.73 and 320,204.66 is: 441,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,342.82 : 664,364.73 = 320,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,342.82/664,364.73 = 320,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,342.82x = 664,364.73 × 320,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,342.82x = 212,732,682,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,732,682,485.64/481,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,956.70

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