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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,954.97, 493,450.08 and 104,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,954.97, 493,450.08 and 104,332.46 is: 156,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,954.97 : 493,450.08 = 104,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,954.97/493,450.08 = 104,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,954.97x = 493,450.08 × 104,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,954.97x = 51,482,857,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,482,857,875.10/328,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,504.27

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