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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,147.90, 957,221.85 and 323,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,147.90, 957,221.85 and 323,219.90 is: 484,829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,147.90 : 957,221.85 = 323,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,147.90/957,221.85 = 323,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,147.90x = 957,221.85 × 323,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,147.90x = 309,393,150,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,393,150,634.82/638,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,829.85

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