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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,036.35, 482,516.95 and 141,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,036.35, 482,516.95 and 141,853.33 is: 212,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,036.35 : 482,516.95 = 141,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,036.35/482,516.95 = 141,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,036.35x = 482,516.95 × 141,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,036.35x = 68,446,636,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446,636,138.94/322,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,543.20

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