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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,483.21, 883,870.31 and 350,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,483.21, 883,870.31 and 350,095.17 is: 483,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,483.21 : 883,870.31 = 350,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,483.21/883,870.31 = 350,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,483.21x = 883,870.31 × 350,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,483.21x = 309,438,726,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,438,726,437.40/640,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,133.24

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