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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,429.06, 489,279.72 and 245,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,429.06, 489,279.72 and 245,844.24 is: 367,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,429.06 : 489,279.72 = 245,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,429.06/489,279.72 = 245,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,429.06x = 489,279.72 × 245,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,429.06x = 120,286,600,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,286,600,910.81/327,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,366.91

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