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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,168.21, 444,640.62 and 231,823.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,168.21, 444,640.62 and 231,823.24 is: 319,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,168.21 : 444,640.62 = 231,823.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,168.21/444,640.62 = 231,823.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,168.21x = 444,640.62 × 231,823.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,168.21x = 103,078,029,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,078,029,164.01/322,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,950.96

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