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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,112.60, 488,512.80 and 219,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,112.60, 488,512.80 and 219,824.40 is: 329,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,112.60 : 488,512.80 = 219,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,112.60/488,512.80 = 219,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,112.60x = 488,512.80 × 219,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,112.60x = 107,387,033,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,387,033,152.32/326,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,294.34

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