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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,101.20, 493,651.80 and 327,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,101.20, 493,651.80 and 327,027.60 is: 490,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,101.20 : 493,651.80 = 327,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,101.20/493,651.80 = 327,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,101.20x = 493,651.80 × 327,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,101.20x = 161,437,763,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,437,763,389.68/329,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,541.40

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