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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,005.20, 486,007.80 and 206,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,005.20, 486,007.80 and 206,198.80 is: 309,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,005.20 : 486,007.80 = 206,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,005.20/486,007.80 = 206,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,005.20x = 486,007.80 × 206,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,005.20x = 100,214,225,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,214,225,150.64/324,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,298.20

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