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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,064.70, 489,340.05 and 168,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,064.70, 489,340.05 and 168,211.90 is: 252,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,064.70 : 489,340.05 = 168,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,064.70/489,340.05 = 168,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,064.70x = 489,340.05 × 168,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,064.70x = 82,312,819,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,312,819,556.60/326,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,443.21

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