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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,131.93, 481,028.57 and 263,084.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,131.93, 481,028.57 and 263,084.73 is: 392,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,131.93 : 481,028.57 = 263,084.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,131.93/481,028.57 = 263,084.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,131.93x = 481,028.57 × 263,084.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,131.93x = 126,551,272,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,551,272,118.45/322,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,855.41

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