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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,038.35, 482,519.95 and 141,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,038.35, 482,519.95 and 141,855.33 is: 212,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,038.35 : 482,519.95 = 141,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,038.35/482,519.95 = 141,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,038.35x = 482,519.95 × 141,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,038.35x = 68,448,026,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,448,026,738.83/322,038.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,546.20

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