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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,920.23, 493,553.24 and 233,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,920.23, 493,553.24 and 233,473.40 is: 350,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,920.23 : 493,553.24 = 233,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,920.23/493,553.24 = 233,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,920.23x = 493,553.24 × 233,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,920.23x = 115,231,549,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231,549,388.68/328,920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,332.82

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