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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,992.80, 485,989.20 and 317,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,992.80, 485,989.20 and 317,080.80 is: 475,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,992.80 : 485,989.20 = 317,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,992.80/485,989.20 = 317,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,992.80x = 485,989.20 × 317,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,992.80x = 154,097,844,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,097,844,327.36/323,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,621.20

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