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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,991.70, 493,487.55 and 151,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,991.70, 493,487.55 and 151,844.70 is: 227,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,991.70 : 493,487.55 = 151,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,991.70/493,487.55 = 151,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,991.70x = 493,487.55 × 151,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,991.70x = 74,933,468,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,468,983.49/328,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,767.05

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