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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,044.69, 482,331.27 and 153,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,044.69, 482,331.27 and 153,683.24 is: 230,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,044.69 : 482,331.27 = 153,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,044.69/482,331.27 = 153,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,044.69x = 482,331.27 × 153,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,044.69x = 74,126,233,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,126,233,204.68/322,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,173.74

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