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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,567.21, 489,845.70 and 230,105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,567.21, 489,845.70 and 230,105.61 is: 345,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,567.21 : 489,845.70 = 230,105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,567.21/489,845.70 = 230,105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,567.21x = 489,845.70 × 230,105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,567.21x = 112,716,243,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,716,243,604.38/326,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,154.82

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