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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,095.68, 480,120.48 and 140,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,095.68, 480,120.48 and 140,199.36 is: 210,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,095.68 : 480,120.48 = 140,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,095.68/480,120.48 = 140,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,095.68x = 480,120.48 × 140,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,095.68x = 67,312,584,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,312,584,018.89/320,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,288.95

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