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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,994.46, 484,491.87 and 145,293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,994.46, 484,491.87 and 145,293.87 is: 217,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,994.46 : 484,491.87 = 145,293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,994.46/484,491.87 = 145,293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,994.46x = 484,491.87 × 145,293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,994.46x = 70,393,698,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,393,698,775.84/322,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,940.89

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