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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,582.40, 960,067.20 and 325,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,582.40, 960,067.20 and 325,126.40 is: 487,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,582.40 : 960,067.20 = 325,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,582.40/960,067.20 = 325,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,582.40x = 960,067.20 × 325,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,582.40x = 312,143,192,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,143,192,494.08/640,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,280.31

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