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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,031.48, 481,284.38 and 121,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,031.48, 481,284.38 and 121,238.44 is: 181,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,031.48 : 481,284.38 = 121,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,031.48/481,284.38 = 121,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,031.48x = 481,284.38 × 121,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,031.48x = 58,350,167,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,350,167,427.57/321,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,758.40

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