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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,828.70, 481,243.05 and 305,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,828.70, 481,243.05 and 305,276.70 is: 457,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,828.70 : 481,243.05 = 305,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,828.70/481,243.05 = 305,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,828.70x = 481,243.05 × 305,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,828.70x = 146,912,290,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,912,290,201.94/320,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,915.05

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