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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,017.60, 488,370.30 and 219,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,017.60, 488,370.30 and 219,729.40 is: 329,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,017.60 : 488,370.30 = 219,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,017.60/488,370.30 = 219,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,017.60x = 488,370.30 × 219,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,017.60x = 107,309,312,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,309,312,996.82/326,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,151.90

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