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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,950.08, 481,424.65 and 96,310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,950.08, 481,424.65 and 96,310.15 is: 144,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,950.08 : 481,424.65 = 96,310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,950.08/481,424.65 = 96,310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,950.08x = 481,424.65 × 96,310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,950.08x = 46,366,078,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366,078,810.86/320,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,465.08

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