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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,978.10, 492,592.35 and 210,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,978.10, 492,592.35 and 210,005.30 is: 314,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,978.10 : 492,592.35 = 210,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,978.10/492,592.35 = 210,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,978.10x = 492,592.35 × 210,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,978.10x = 103,447,004,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447,004,239.46/328,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,449.52

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