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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,977.26, 492,005.30 and 310,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,977.26, 492,005.30 and 310,041.12 is: 465,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,977.26 : 492,005.30 = 310,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,977.26/492,005.30 = 310,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,977.26x = 492,005.30 × 310,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,977.26x = 152,541,872,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,541,872,707.73/327,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,098.93

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