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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,512.08, 482,169.60 and 222,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,512.08, 482,169.60 and 222,309.76 is: 333,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,512.08 : 482,169.60 = 222,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,512.08/482,169.60 = 222,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,512.08x = 482,169.60 × 222,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,512.08x = 107,191,008,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,191,008,055.30/321,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,396.52

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