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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,691.64, 481,203.46 and 232,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,691.64, 481,203.46 and 232,671.64 is: 349,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,691.64 : 481,203.46 = 232,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,691.64/481,203.46 = 232,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,691.64x = 481,203.46 × 232,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,691.64x = 111,962,398,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,962,398,211.87/320,691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,127.90

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