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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,710.41, 491,108.64 and 247,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,710.41, 491,108.64 and 247,682.68 is: 371,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,710.41 : 491,108.64 = 247,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,710.41/491,108.64 = 247,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,710.41x = 491,108.64 × 247,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,710.41x = 121,639,104,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639,104,126.36/327,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,178.64

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