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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,215.64, 480,402.27 and 225,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,215.64, 480,402.27 and 225,630.54 is: 338,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,215.64 : 480,402.27 = 225,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,215.64/480,402.27 = 225,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,215.64x = 480,402.27 × 225,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,215.64x = 108,393,423,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,393,423,597.33/320,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,501.35

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