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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,947.84, 481,468.71 and 96,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,947.84, 481,468.71 and 96,326.04 is: 144,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,947.84 : 481,468.71 = 96,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,947.84/481,468.71 = 96,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,947.84x = 481,468.71 × 96,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,947.84x = 46,377,974,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,974,218.21/320,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,503.15

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