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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,494.08, 450,850.08 and 312,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,494.08, 450,850.08 and 312,447.52 is: 430,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,494.08 : 450,850.08 = 312,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,494.08/450,850.08 = 312,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,494.08x = 450,850.08 × 312,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,494.08x = 140,866,989,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,866,989,387.80/327,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,135.99

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