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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,219.90, 489,344.43 and 168,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,219.90, 489,344.43 and 168,755.90 is: 253,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,219.90 : 489,344.43 = 168,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,219.90/489,344.43 = 168,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,219.90x = 489,344.43 × 168,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,219.90x = 82,579,759,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,579,759,694.64/326,219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,141.39

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