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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,179.98, 483,230.97 and 294,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,179.98, 483,230.97 and 294,947.03 is: 441,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,179.98 : 483,230.97 = 294,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,179.98/483,230.97 = 294,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,179.98x = 483,230.97 × 294,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,179.98x = 142,527,536,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,527,536,989.36/323,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,015.98

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