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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,196.79, 489,177.81 and 112,906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,196.79, 489,177.81 and 112,906.78 is: 169,319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,196.79 : 489,177.81 = 112,906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,196.79/489,177.81 = 112,906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,196.79x = 489,177.81 × 112,906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,196.79x = 55,231,491,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,231,491,374.55/326,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,319.54

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