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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,196.96, 450,237.36 and 273,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,196.96, 450,237.36 and 273,309.28 is: 376,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,196.96 : 450,237.36 = 273,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,196.96/450,237.36 = 273,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,196.96x = 450,237.36 × 273,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,196.96x = 123,054,048,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,054,048,690.70/327,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,085.55

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