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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,068.40, 489,102.60 and 168,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,068.40, 489,102.60 and 168,604.40 is: 252,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,068.40 : 489,102.60 = 168,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,068.40/489,102.60 = 168,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,068.40x = 489,102.60 × 168,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,068.40x = 82,464,850,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464,850,411.44/326,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,906.60

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