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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,254.86, 482,923.92 and 237,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,254.86, 482,923.92 and 237,347.28 is: 355,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,254.86 : 482,923.92 = 237,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,254.86/482,923.92 = 237,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,254.86x = 482,923.92 × 237,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,254.86x = 114,620,679,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,620,679,748.99/322,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,683.33

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