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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,244.60, 488,978.10 and 136,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,244.60, 488,978.10 and 136,704.60 is: 204,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,244.60 : 488,978.10 = 136,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,244.60/488,978.10 = 136,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,244.60x = 488,978.10 × 136,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,244.60x = 66,845,555,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845,555,569.26/326,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,893.98

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