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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,122.98, 450,054.32 and 197,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,122.98, 450,054.32 and 197,043.50 is: 271,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,122.98 : 450,054.32 = 197,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,122.98/450,054.32 = 197,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,122.98x = 450,054.32 × 197,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,122.98x = 88,680,278,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,680,278,402.92/326,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,922.81

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