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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,447.92, 961,273.80 and 325,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,447.92, 961,273.80 and 325,131.12 is: 488,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,447.92 : 961,273.80 = 325,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,447.92/961,273.80 = 325,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,447.92x = 961,273.80 × 325,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,447.92x = 312,540,027,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,540,027,220.66/640,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,002.25

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