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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,122.72, 450,053.97 and 197,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,122.72, 450,053.97 and 197,043.25 is: 271,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,122.72 : 450,053.97 = 197,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,122.72/450,053.97 = 197,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,122.72x = 450,053.97 × 197,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,122.72x = 88,680,096,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,680,096,924.20/326,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,922.47

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