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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,744.56, 450,854.52 and 204,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,744.56, 450,854.52 and 204,222.52 is: 281,793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,744.56 : 450,854.52 = 204,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,744.56/450,854.52 = 204,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,744.56x = 450,854.52 × 204,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,744.56x = 92,074,646,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,074,646,227.79/326,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,793.97

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