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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,131.18, 481,027.46 and 263,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,131.18, 481,027.46 and 263,083.98 is: 392,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,131.18 : 481,027.46 = 263,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,131.18/481,027.46 = 263,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,131.18x = 481,027.46 × 263,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,131.18x = 126,550,617,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,550,617,350.67/322,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,854.29

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