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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,252.76, 482,920.86 and 237,345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,252.76, 482,920.86 and 237,345.23 is: 355,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,252.76 : 482,920.86 = 237,345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,252.76/482,920.86 = 237,345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,252.76x = 482,920.86 × 237,345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,252.76x = 114,618,960,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,618,960,173.89/322,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,680.31

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