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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,170.48, 450,119.76 and 197,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,170.48, 450,119.76 and 197,091.04 is: 271,988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,170.48 : 450,119.76 = 197,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,170.48/450,119.76 = 197,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,170.48x = 450,119.76 × 197,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,170.48x = 88,714,571,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714,571,622.95/326,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,988.35

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