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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,011.70, 960,017.55 and 325,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,011.70, 960,017.55 and 325,083.70 is: 487,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,011.70 : 960,017.55 = 325,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,011.70/960,017.55 = 325,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,011.70x = 960,017.55 × 325,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,011.70x = 312,086,057,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086,057,218.94/640,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,625.55

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