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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,101.60, 492,152.40 and 223,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,101.60, 492,152.40 and 223,125.60 is: 334,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,101.60 : 492,152.40 = 223,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,101.60/492,152.40 = 223,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,101.60x = 492,152.40 × 223,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,101.60x = 109,811,799,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,811,799,541.44/328,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,688.40

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