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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,256.63, 493,953.80 and 187,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,256.63, 493,953.80 and 187,167.24 is: 280,790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,256.63 : 493,953.80 = 187,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,256.63/493,953.80 = 187,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,256.63x = 493,953.80 × 187,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,256.63x = 92,451,968,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,451,968,497.68/329,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,790.00

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