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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,256.55, 492,187.73 and 128,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,256.55, 492,187.73 and 128,338.56 is: 192,430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,256.55 : 492,187.73 = 128,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,256.55/492,187.73 = 128,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,256.55x = 492,187.73 × 128,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,256.55x = 63,166,663,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166,663,876.18/328,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,430.78

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