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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,448.44, 491,172.77 and 147,323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,448.44, 491,172.77 and 147,323.47 is: 220,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,448.44 : 491,172.77 = 147,323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,448.44/491,172.77 = 147,323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,448.44x = 491,172.77 × 147,323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,448.44x = 72,361,276,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361,276,845.91/327,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,985.25

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