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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,529.60, 485,294.40 and 268,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,529.60, 485,294.40 and 268,233.60 is: 402,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,529.60 : 485,294.40 = 268,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,529.60/485,294.40 = 268,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,529.60x = 485,294.40 × 268,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,529.60x = 130,172,263,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,172,263,971.84/323,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,350.40

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