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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,079.38, 490,118.25 and 220,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,079.38, 490,118.25 and 220,066.92 is: 329,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,079.38 : 490,118.25 = 220,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,079.38/490,118.25 = 220,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,079.38x = 490,118.25 × 220,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,079.38x = 107,858,813,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,858,813,713.29/327,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,763.42

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