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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,259.82, 483,265.53 and 122,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,259.82, 483,265.53 and 122,474.94 is: 183,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,259.82 : 483,265.53 = 122,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,259.82/483,265.53 = 122,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,259.82x = 483,265.53 × 122,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,259.82x = 59,187,916,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,916,790.82/322,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,665.21

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