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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,311.70, 483,467.55 and 248,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,311.70, 483,467.55 and 248,583.70 is: 372,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,311.70 : 483,467.55 = 248,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,311.70/483,467.55 = 248,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,311.70x = 483,467.55 × 248,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,311.70x = 120,182,152,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,182,152,408.94/322,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,875.55

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