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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,626.81, 672,630.75 and 322,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,626.81, 672,630.75 and 322,055.79 is: 444,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,626.81 : 672,630.75 = 322,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,626.81/672,630.75 = 322,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,626.81x = 672,630.75 × 322,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,626.81x = 216,624,627,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,624,627,569.54/487,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,242.65

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