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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,920.98, 493,554.36 and 233,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,920.98, 493,554.36 and 233,474.14 is: 350,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,920.98 : 493,554.36 = 233,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,920.98/493,554.36 = 233,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,920.98x = 493,554.36 × 233,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,920.98x = 115,232,179,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,232,179,744.25/328,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,333.93

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