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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,073.80, 489,110.70 and 282,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,073.80, 489,110.70 and 282,333.80 is: 423,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,073.80 : 489,110.70 = 282,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,073.80/489,110.70 = 282,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,073.80x = 489,110.70 × 282,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,073.80x = 138,092,482,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,092,482,551.66/326,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,500.70

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