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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,241.23, 490,807.17 and 90,607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,241.23, 490,807.17 and 90,607.83 is: 135,896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,241.23 : 490,807.17 = 90,607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,241.23/490,807.17 = 90,607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,241.23x = 490,807.17 × 90,607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,241.23x = 44,470,972,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470,972,622.14/327,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,896.61

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