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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,901.70, 484,352.55 and 252,840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,901.70, 484,352.55 and 252,840.90 is: 379,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,901.70 : 484,352.55 = 252,840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,901.70/484,352.55 = 252,840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,901.70x = 484,352.55 × 252,840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,901.70x = 122,464,134,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,464,134,659.30/322,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,261.35

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