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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,603.54, 489,962.72 and 149,128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,603.54, 489,962.72 and 149,128.49 is: 223,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,603.54 : 489,962.72 = 149,128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,603.54/489,962.72 = 149,128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,603.54x = 489,962.72 × 149,128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,603.54x = 73,067,402,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,067,402,187.62/326,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,718.95

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