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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,030.80, 492,046.20 and 248,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,030.80, 492,046.20 and 248,715.60 is: 373,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,030.80 : 492,046.20 = 248,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,030.80/492,046.20 = 248,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,030.80x = 492,046.20 × 248,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,030.80x = 122,379,565,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,379,565,860.72/328,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,073.40

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