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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,803.60, 491,705.40 and 289,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,803.60, 491,705.40 and 289,312.40 is: 433,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,803.60 : 491,705.40 = 289,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,803.60/491,705.40 = 289,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,803.60x = 491,705.40 × 289,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,803.60x = 142,256,469,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,256,469,366.96/327,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,968.60

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