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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,451.60, 483,677.40 and 247,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,451.60, 483,677.40 and 247,947.80 is: 371,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,451.60 : 483,677.40 = 247,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,451.60/483,677.40 = 247,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,451.60x = 483,677.40 × 247,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,451.60x = 119,926,747,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,926,747,239.72/322,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,921.70

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