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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,525.80, 493,899.90 and 246,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,525.80, 493,899.90 and 246,322.60 is: 369,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,525.80 : 493,899.90 = 246,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,525.80/493,899.90 = 246,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,525.80x = 493,899.90 × 246,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,525.80x = 121,658,707,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,658,707,507.74/329,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,193.27

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