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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,041.10, 482,325.90 and 153,679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,041.10, 482,325.90 and 153,679.65 is: 230,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,041.10 : 482,325.90 = 153,679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,041.10/482,325.90 = 153,679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,041.10x = 482,325.90 × 153,679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,041.10x = 74,123,677,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,123,677,290.59/322,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,168.37

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