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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,292.29, 489,888.32 and 175,108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,292.29, 489,888.32 and 175,108.67 is: 262,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,292.29 : 489,888.32 = 175,108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,292.29/489,888.32 = 175,108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,292.29x = 489,888.32 × 175,108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,292.29x = 85,783,690,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783,690,152.06/327,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,101.16

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