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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,651.91, 493,006.09 and 115,401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,651.91, 493,006.09 and 115,401.49 is: 173,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,651.91 : 493,006.09 = 115,401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,651.91/493,006.09 = 115,401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,651.91x = 493,006.09 × 115,401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,651.91x = 56,893,638,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893,638,995.88/328,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,112.15

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