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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,234.92, 490,863.34 and 90,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,234.92, 490,863.34 and 90,557.80 is: 135,839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,234.92 : 490,863.34 = 90,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,234.92/490,863.34 = 90,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,234.92x = 490,863.34 × 90,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,234.92x = 44,451,504,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,504,171.05/327,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,839.73

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