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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,447.20, 768,670.80 and 325,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,447.20, 768,670.80 and 325,823.20 is: 488,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,447.20 : 768,670.80 = 325,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,447.20/768,670.80 = 325,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,447.20x = 768,670.80 × 325,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,447.20x = 250,450,779,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,450,779,802.56/512,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,734.80

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