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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,246.82, 479,981.76 and 235,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,246.82, 479,981.76 and 235,218.54 is: 352,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,246.82 : 479,981.76 = 235,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,246.82/479,981.76 = 235,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,246.82x = 479,981.76 × 235,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,246.82x = 112,900,608,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,900,608,813.83/320,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,542.48

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