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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,423.32, 664,387.04 and 290,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,423.32, 664,387.04 and 290,432.64 is: 400,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,423.32 : 664,387.04 = 290,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,423.32/664,387.04 = 290,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,423.32x = 664,387.04 × 290,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,423.32x = 192,959,682,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,959,682,008.99/481,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,810.83

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