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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,710.38, 481,060.41 and 110,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,710.38, 481,060.41 and 110,350.14 is: 165,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,710.38 : 481,060.41 = 110,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,710.38/481,060.41 = 110,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,710.38x = 481,060.41 × 110,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,710.38x = 53,085,083,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085,083,591.96/320,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,523.43

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