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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,699.54, 480,971.55 and 133,608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,699.54, 480,971.55 and 133,608.98 is: 200,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,699.54 : 480,971.55 = 133,608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,699.54/480,971.55 = 133,608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,699.54x = 480,971.55 × 133,608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,699.54x = 64,262,118,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262,118,204.52/320,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,381.07

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