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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,881.70, 493,322.55 and 239,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,881.70, 493,322.55 and 239,214.70 is: 358,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,881.70 : 493,322.55 = 239,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,881.70/493,322.55 = 239,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,881.70x = 493,322.55 × 239,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,881.70x = 118,010,005,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,010,005,801.49/328,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,822.05

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