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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,111.80, 492,167.70 and 162,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,111.80, 492,167.70 and 162,223.80 is: 243,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,111.80 : 492,167.70 = 162,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,111.80/492,167.70 = 162,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,111.80x = 492,167.70 × 162,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,111.80x = 79,841,314,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,841,314,531.26/328,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,335.70

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