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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,763.25, 481,144.88 and 99,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,763.25, 481,144.88 and 99,147.25 is: 148,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,763.25 : 481,144.88 = 99,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,763.25/481,144.88 = 99,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,763.25x = 481,144.88 × 99,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,763.25x = 47,704,191,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,191,207.84/320,763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,720.88

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