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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,702.99, 480,976.71 and 133,612.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,702.99, 480,976.71 and 133,612.43 is: 200,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,702.99 : 480,976.71 = 133,612.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,702.99/480,976.71 = 133,612.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,702.99x = 480,976.71 × 133,612.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,702.99x = 64,264,464,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,264,464,591.62/320,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,386.24

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