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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,376.69, 480,327.75 and 193,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,376.69, 480,327.75 and 193,987.22 is: 290,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,376.69 : 480,327.75 = 193,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,376.69/480,327.75 = 193,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,376.69x = 480,327.75 × 193,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,376.69x = 93,177,442,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,177,442,509.72/320,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,837.15

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