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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,524.88, 480,784.44 and 225,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,524.88, 480,784.44 and 225,362.48 is: 338,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,524.88 : 480,784.44 = 225,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,524.88/480,784.44 = 225,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,524.88x = 480,784.44 × 225,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,524.88x = 108,350,773,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,350,773,743.81/320,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,041.70

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