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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,461.06, 492,765.41 and 118,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,461.06, 492,765.41 and 118,099 is: 177,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,461.06 : 492,765.41 = 118,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,461.06/492,765.41 = 118,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,461.06x = 492,765.41 × 118,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,461.06x = 58,195,102,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,102,155.59/328,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,175.04

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