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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,364.80, 485,047.20 and 248,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,364.80, 485,047.20 and 248,628.80 is: 372,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,364.80 : 485,047.20 = 248,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,364.80/485,047.20 = 248,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,364.80x = 485,047.20 × 248,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,364.80x = 120,596,703,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,596,703,279.36/323,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,943.20

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