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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,388.11, 479,706.73 and 230,520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,388.11, 479,706.73 and 230,520.63 is: 345,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,388.11 : 479,706.73 = 230,520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,388.11/479,706.73 = 230,520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,388.11x = 479,706.73 × 230,520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,388.11x = 110,582,297,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582,297,614.84/320,388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,151.07

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