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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,769.62, 480,623.13 and 225,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,769.62, 480,623.13 and 225,534.52 is: 337,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,769.62 : 480,623.13 = 225,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,769.62/480,623.13 = 225,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,769.62x = 480,623.13 × 225,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,769.62x = 108,397,105,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,397,105,723.89/320,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,928.21

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