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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,263.83, 481,919.64 and 96,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,263.83, 481,919.64 and 96,606.28 is: 144,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,263.83 : 481,919.64 = 96,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,263.83/481,919.64 = 96,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,263.83x = 481,919.64 × 96,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,263.83x = 46,556,463,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,556,463,679.34/321,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,916.61

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