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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,228.80, 492,343.20 and 275,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,228.80, 492,343.20 and 275,740.80 is: 413,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,228.80 : 492,343.20 = 275,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,228.80/492,343.20 = 275,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,228.80x = 492,343.20 × 275,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,228.80x = 135,759,107,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,759,107,842.56/328,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,611.20

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