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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,005.10, 488,351.55 and 219,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,005.10, 488,351.55 and 219,716.90 is: 329,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,005.10 : 488,351.55 = 219,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,005.10/488,351.55 = 219,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,005.10x = 488,351.55 × 219,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,005.10x = 107,299,088,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,299,088,676.20/326,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,133.16

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