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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,251.40, 496,877.10 and 322,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,251.40, 496,877.10 and 322,035.40 is: 483,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,251.40 : 496,877.10 = 322,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,251.40/496,877.10 = 322,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,251.40x = 496,877.10 × 322,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,251.40x = 160,012,015,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,012,015,649.34/331,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,053.10

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