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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,664.20, 486,996.30 and 245,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,664.20, 486,996.30 and 245,932.20 is: 368,898.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,664.20 : 486,996.30 = 245,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,664.20/486,996.30 = 245,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,664.20x = 486,996.30 × 245,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,664.20x = 119,768,071,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,768,071,450.86/324,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,898.30

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