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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,846.80, 607,270.20 and 326,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,846.80, 607,270.20 and 326,114.80 is: 489,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,846.80 : 607,270.20 = 326,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,846.80/607,270.20 = 326,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,846.80x = 607,270.20 × 326,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,846.80x = 198,039,799,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,039,799,818.96/404,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,172.20

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