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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,982.29, 492,350.59 and 275,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,982.29, 492,350.59 and 275,734.36 is: 412,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,982.29 : 492,350.59 = 275,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,982.29/492,350.59 = 275,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,982.29x = 492,350.59 × 275,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,982.29x = 135,757,974,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,757,974,829.27/328,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,660.43

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