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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,544.80, 492,817.20 and 328,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,544.80, 492,817.20 and 328,544.80 is: 492,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,544.80 : 492,817.20 = 328,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,544.80/492,817.20 = 328,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,544.80x = 492,817.20 × 328,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,544.80x = 161,912,528,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,912,528,410.56/328,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,817.20

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