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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,946.84, 481,467.21 and 96,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,946.84, 481,467.21 and 96,325.04 is: 144,501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,946.84 : 481,467.21 = 96,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,946.84/481,467.21 = 96,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,946.84x = 481,467.21 × 96,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,946.84x = 46,377,349,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,349,104.39/320,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,501.65

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