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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,583.92, 483,886.76 and 112,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,583.92, 483,886.76 and 112,223.60 is: 168,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,583.92 : 483,886.76 = 112,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,583.92/483,886.76 = 112,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,583.92x = 483,886.76 × 112,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,583.92x = 54,303,514,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303,514,199.54/322,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,339.19

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