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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,168.10, 795,252.15 and 320,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,168.10, 795,252.15 and 320,216.10 is: 480,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,168.10 : 795,252.15 = 320,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,168.10/795,252.15 = 320,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,168.10x = 795,252.15 × 320,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,168.10x = 254,652,541,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,652,541,989.62/530,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,324.15

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