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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,048.40, 489,072.60 and 219,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,048.40, 489,072.60 and 219,760.20 is: 329,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,048.40 : 489,072.60 = 219,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,048.40/489,072.60 = 219,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,048.40x = 489,072.60 × 219,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,048.40x = 107,478,692,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,478,692,390.52/326,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,640.30

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