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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,052.80, 492,079.20 and 248,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,052.80, 492,079.20 and 248,737.60 is: 373,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,052.80 : 492,079.20 = 248,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,052.80/492,079.20 = 248,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,052.80x = 492,079.20 × 248,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,052.80x = 122,398,599,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398,599,217.92/328,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,106.40

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