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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,027.80, 489,041.70 and 219,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,027.80, 489,041.70 and 219,739.60 is: 329,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,027.80 : 489,041.70 = 219,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,027.80/489,041.70 = 219,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,027.80x = 489,041.70 × 219,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,027.80x = 107,461,827,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461,827,541.32/326,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,609.40

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