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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,093.80, 492,140.70 and 268,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,093.80, 492,140.70 and 268,996.20 is: 403,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,093.80 : 492,140.70 = 268,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,093.80/492,140.70 = 268,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,093.80x = 492,140.70 × 268,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,093.80x = 132,383,978,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,383,978,165.34/328,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,494.30

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