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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,852.03, 446,150.28 and 242,139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,852.03, 446,150.28 and 242,139.43 is: 334,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,852.03 : 446,150.28 = 242,139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,852.03/446,150.28 = 242,139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,852.03x = 446,150.28 × 242,139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,852.03x = 108,030,574,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,030,574,493.54/322,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,613.27

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