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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,979.52, 492,008.67 and 310,043.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,979.52, 492,008.67 and 310,043.37 is: 465,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,979.52 : 492,008.67 = 310,043.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,979.52/492,008.67 = 310,043.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,979.52x = 492,008.67 × 310,043.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,979.52x = 152,544,026,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,544,026,116.02/327,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,102.30

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