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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,749.20, 481,123.80 and 270,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,749.20, 481,123.80 and 270,010.80 is: 405,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,749.20 : 481,123.80 = 270,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,749.20/481,123.80 = 270,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,749.20x = 481,123.80 × 270,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,749.20x = 129,908,622,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,908,622,137.04/320,749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,016.20

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