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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,908.91, 491,270.09 and 150,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,908.91, 491,270.09 and 150,564.27 is: 225,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,908.91 : 491,270.09 = 150,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,908.91/491,270.09 = 150,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,908.91x = 491,270.09 × 150,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,908.91x = 73,967,721,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,967,721,720.86/327,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,573.99

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