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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,512.70, 492,769.05 and 270,192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,512.70, 492,769.05 and 270,192.70 is: 405,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,512.70 : 492,769.05 = 270,192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,512.70/492,769.05 = 270,192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,512.70x = 492,769.05 × 270,192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,512.70x = 133,142,600,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,142,600,095.94/328,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,289.05

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