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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,425.03, 492,858.54 and 115,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,425.03, 492,858.54 and 115,194.87 is: 172,869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,425.03 : 492,858.54 = 115,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,425.03/492,858.54 = 115,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,425.03x = 492,858.54 × 115,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,425.03x = 56,774,775,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774,775,443.69/328,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,869.82

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