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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,773.44, 490,299.48 and 184,638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,773.44, 490,299.48 and 184,638.24 is: 277,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,773.44 : 490,299.48 = 184,638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,773.44/490,299.48 = 184,638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,773.44x = 490,299.48 × 184,638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,773.44x = 90,528,033,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,528,033,060.12/326,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,036.08

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