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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,966.40, 481,230.90 and 152,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,966.40, 481,230.90 and 152,567.40 is: 228,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,966.40 : 481,230.90 = 152,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,966.40/481,230.90 = 152,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,966.40x = 481,230.90 × 152,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,966.40x = 73,420,147,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,420,147,212.66/320,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,747.14

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