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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,534.44, 664,297.04 and 311,823.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,534.44, 664,297.04 and 311,823.24 is: 430,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,534.44 : 664,297.04 = 311,823.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,534.44/664,297.04 = 311,823.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,534.44x = 664,297.04 × 311,823.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,534.44x = 207,143,255,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,143,255,335.21/481,534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,173.29

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