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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,976.71, 481,545.02 and 96,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,976.71, 481,545.02 and 96,341.30 is: 144,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,976.71 : 481,545.02 = 96,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,976.71/481,545.02 = 96,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,976.71x = 481,545.02 × 96,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,976.71x = 46,392,673,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,673,235.33/320,976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,535.95

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