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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,122.10, 490,683.15 and 215,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,122.10, 490,683.15 and 215,147.70 is: 322,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,122.10 : 490,683.15 = 215,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,122.10/490,683.15 = 215,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,122.10x = 490,683.15 × 215,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,122.10x = 105,569,351,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,569,351,151.26/327,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,721.55

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