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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,562.10, 483,843.15 and 302,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,562.10, 483,843.15 and 302,879.10 is: 454,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,562.10 : 483,843.15 = 302,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,562.10/483,843.15 = 302,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,562.10x = 483,843.15 × 302,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,562.10x = 146,545,977,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,545,977,813.17/322,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,318.65

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