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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,544.22, 483,823 and 117,371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,544.22, 483,823 and 117,371.85 is: 176,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,544.22 : 483,823 = 117,371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,544.22/483,823 = 117,371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,544.22x = 483,823 × 117,371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,544.22x = 56,787,200,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,200,582.55/322,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,060.20

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