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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,082.15, 449,473.32 and 257,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,082.15, 449,473.32 and 257,059.08 is: 354,331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,082.15 : 449,473.32 = 257,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,082.15/449,473.32 = 257,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,082.15x = 449,473.32 × 257,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,082.15x = 115,541,198,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,541,198,123.75/326,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,331.56

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