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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,430.33, 480,225.11 and 235,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,430.33, 480,225.11 and 235,794.24 is: 353,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,430.33 : 480,225.11 = 235,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,430.33/480,225.11 = 235,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,430.33x = 480,225.11 × 235,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,430.33x = 113,234,313,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,234,313,662.40/320,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,382.01

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