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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,088.60, 490,632.90 and 215,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,088.60, 490,632.90 and 215,114.20 is: 322,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,088.60 : 490,632.90 = 215,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,088.60/490,632.90 = 215,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,088.60x = 490,632.90 × 215,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,088.60x = 105,542,103,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,542,103,777.18/327,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,671.30

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