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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,706.27, 481,042.26 and 121,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,706.27, 481,042.26 and 121,013.73 is: 181,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,706.27 : 481,042.26 = 121,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,706.27/481,042.26 = 121,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,706.27x = 481,042.26 × 121,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,706.27x = 58,212,718,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,212,718,170.23/320,706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,514.13

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