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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,699.60, 492,067.80 and 239,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,699.60, 492,067.80 and 239,571.60 is: 359,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,699.60 : 492,067.80 = 239,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,699.60/492,067.80 = 239,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,699.60x = 492,067.80 × 239,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,699.60x = 117,885,470,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,885,470,154.48/327,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,736.39

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