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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,388.91, 492,583.35 and 151,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,388.91, 492,583.35 and 151,045.08 is: 226,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,388.91 : 492,583.35 = 151,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,388.91/492,583.35 = 151,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,388.91x = 492,583.35 × 151,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,388.91x = 74,402,291,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402,291,507.42/328,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,567.61

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