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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,876.24, 480,622.38 and 302,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,876.24, 480,622.38 and 302,011.76 is: 452,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,876.24 : 480,622.38 = 302,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,876.24/480,622.38 = 302,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,876.24x = 480,622.38 × 302,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,876.24x = 145,153,608,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,153,608,476.08/320,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,366.34

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