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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,254.49, 492,434.20 and 138,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,254.49, 492,434.20 and 138,716.66 is: 208,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,254.49 : 492,434.20 = 138,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,254.49/492,434.20 = 138,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,254.49x = 492,434.20 × 138,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,254.49x = 68,308,828,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,308,828,898.25/328,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,097.17

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