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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,739.67, 450,847.83 and 204,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,739.67, 450,847.83 and 204,217.62 is: 281,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,739.67 : 450,847.83 = 204,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,739.67/450,847.83 = 204,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,739.67x = 450,847.83 × 204,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,739.67x = 92,071,068,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,071,068,570.53/326,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,787.24

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