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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,046.76, 489,073.58 and 89,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,046.76, 489,073.58 and 89,389.48 is: 134,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,046.76 : 489,073.58 = 89,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,046.76/489,073.58 = 89,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,046.76x = 489,073.58 × 89,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,046.76x = 43,718,032,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,718,032,997.94/326,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,085.16

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