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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,253.76, 482,922.36 and 237,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,253.76, 482,922.36 and 237,346.23 is: 355,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,253.76 : 482,922.36 = 237,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,253.76/482,922.36 = 237,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,253.76x = 482,922.36 × 237,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,253.76x = 114,619,801,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,619,801,528.70/322,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,681.81

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