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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,024.68, 487,012.14 and 125,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,024.68, 487,012.14 and 125,111.01 is: 187,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,024.68 : 487,012.14 = 125,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,024.68/487,012.14 = 125,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,024.68x = 487,012.14 × 125,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,024.68x = 60,930,580,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,930,580,717.66/325,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,464.47

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