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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,676.98, 481,043.00 and 84,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,676.98, 481,043.00 and 84,019.68 is: 126,036.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,676.98 : 481,043.00 = 84,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,676.98/481,043.00 = 84,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,676.98x = 481,043.00 × 84,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,676.98x = 40,417,079,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417,079,136.29/320,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,036.74

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