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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,187.08, 492,278.46 and 91,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,187.08, 492,278.46 and 91,531 is: 137,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,187.08 : 492,278.46 = 91,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,187.08/492,278.46 = 91,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,187.08x = 492,278.46 × 91,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,187.08x = 45,058,739,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,739,722.26/328,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,295.90

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