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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,201.10, 489,301.65 and 298,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,201.10, 489,301.65 and 298,644.90 is: 447,967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,201.10 : 489,301.65 = 298,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,201.10/489,301.65 = 298,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,201.10x = 489,301.65 × 298,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,201.10x = 146,127,442,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,127,442,334.09/326,201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,967.35

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