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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,647.88, 480,966.94 and 110,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,647.88, 480,966.94 and 110,287.64 is: 165,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,647.88 : 480,966.94 = 110,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,647.88/480,966.94 = 110,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,647.88x = 480,966.94 × 110,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,647.88x = 53,044,708,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,708,730.62/320,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,429.78

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