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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,242, 486,365.16 and 102,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,242, 486,365.16 and 102,626 is: 153,939.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,242 : 486,365.16 = 102,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,242/486,365.16 = 102,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,242x = 486,365.16 × 102,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,242x = 49,913,710,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913,710,910.16/324,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,939.68

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