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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,021.69, 493,729.16 and 302,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,021.69, 493,729.16 and 302,252.81 is: 453,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,021.69 : 493,729.16 = 302,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,021.69/493,729.16 = 302,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,021.69x = 493,729.16 × 302,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,021.69x = 149,231,022,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,231,022,009.03/329,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,559.84

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