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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,048.70, 489,073.05 and 247,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,048.70, 489,073.05 and 247,316.70 is: 370,975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,048.70 : 489,073.05 = 247,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,048.70/489,073.05 = 247,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,048.70x = 489,073.05 × 247,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,048.70x = 120,955,932,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,955,932,784.94/326,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,975.05

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