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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,809.92, 490,934.60 and 267,941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,809.92, 490,934.60 and 267,941.90 is: 403,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,809.92 : 490,934.60 = 267,941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,809.92/490,934.60 = 267,941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,809.92x = 490,934.60 × 267,941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,809.92x = 131,541,949,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,541,949,499.74/325,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,738.32

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