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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,997.60, 481,035.60 and 236,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,997.60, 481,035.60 and 236,095.20 is: 353,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,997.60 : 481,035.60 = 236,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,997.60/481,035.60 = 236,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,997.60x = 481,035.60 × 236,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,997.60x = 113,570,196,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570,196,189.12/320,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,803.88

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