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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,205.60, 489,308.40 and 270,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,205.60, 489,308.40 and 270,909.60 is: 406,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,205.60 : 489,308.40 = 270,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,205.60/489,308.40 = 270,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,205.60x = 489,308.40 × 270,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,205.60x = 132,558,342,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,558,342,920.64/326,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,364.40

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