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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,668.60, 487,002.90 and 88,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,668.60, 487,002.90 and 88,010.90 is: 132,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,668.60 : 487,002.90 = 88,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,668.60/487,002.90 = 88,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,668.60x = 487,002.90 × 88,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,668.60x = 42,861,563,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861,563,531.61/324,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,016.35

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