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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,610.73, 452,028 and 184,318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,610.73, 452,028 and 184,318.49 is: 254,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,610.73 : 452,028 = 184,318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,610.73/452,028 = 184,318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,610.73x = 452,028 × 184,318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,610.73x = 83,317,118,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,118,397.72/327,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,317.43

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