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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,379.24, 490,576.38 and 221,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,379.24, 490,576.38 and 221,833 is: 332,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,379.24 : 490,576.38 = 221,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,379.24/490,576.38 = 221,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,379.24x = 490,576.38 × 221,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,379.24x = 108,826,030,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,826,030,104.54/327,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,415.79

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