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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,004.28, 487,107.12 and 182,550.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,004.28, 487,107.12 and 182,550.11 is: 273,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,004.28 : 487,107.12 = 182,550.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,004.28/487,107.12 = 182,550.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,004.28x = 487,107.12 × 182,550.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,004.28x = 88,921,455,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,921,455,559.97/325,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,600.87

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