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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,873, 493,325.70 and 107,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,873, 493,325.70 and 107,257 is: 160,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,873 : 493,325.70 = 107,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,873/493,325.70 = 107,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,873x = 493,325.70 × 107,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,873x = 52,912,634,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,912,634,604.90/328,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,890.78

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