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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,029.76, 489,044.64 and 215,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,029.76, 489,044.64 and 215,195.84 is: 322,793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,029.76 : 489,044.64 = 215,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,029.76/489,044.64 = 215,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,029.76x = 489,044.64 × 215,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,029.76x = 105,240,372,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,240,372,102.30/326,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,793.76

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