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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,254.76, 482,923.86 and 237,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,254.76, 482,923.86 and 237,347.23 is: 355,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,254.76 : 482,923.86 = 237,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,254.76/482,923.86 = 237,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,254.76x = 482,923.86 × 237,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,254.76x = 114,620,640,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,620,640,471.91/322,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,683.31

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