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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,035.35, 482,515.45 and 141,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,035.35, 482,515.45 and 141,852.33 is: 212,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,035.35 : 482,515.45 = 141,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,035.35/482,515.45 = 141,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,035.35x = 482,515.45 × 141,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,035.35x = 68,445,940,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445,940,488.87/322,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,541.70

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