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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,063.40, 489,095.10 and 148,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,063.40, 489,095.10 and 148,916.40 is: 223,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,063.40 : 489,095.10 = 148,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,063.40/489,095.10 = 148,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,063.40x = 489,095.10 × 148,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,063.40x = 72,834,281,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,834,281,549.64/326,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,374.60

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