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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,262.28, 481,969.74 and 110,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,262.28, 481,969.74 and 110,901.96 is: 166,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,262.28 : 481,969.74 = 110,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,262.28/481,969.74 = 110,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,262.28x = 481,969.74 × 110,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,262.28x = 53,451,388,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,388,826.69/321,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,379.29

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