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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,724.48, 493,086.72 and 79,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,724.48, 493,086.72 and 79,406.48 is: 119,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,724.48 : 493,086.72 = 79,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,724.48/493,086.72 = 79,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,724.48x = 493,086.72 × 79,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,724.48x = 39,154,280,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154,280,769.95/328,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,109.72

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