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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,692.64, 481,204.96 and 232,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,692.64, 481,204.96 and 232,672.64 is: 349,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,692.64 : 481,204.96 = 232,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,692.64/481,204.96 = 232,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,692.64x = 481,204.96 × 232,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,692.64x = 111,963,228,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,963,228,424.29/320,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,129.40

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