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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,088.64, 447,625.44 and 284,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,088.64, 447,625.44 and 284,575.68 is: 391,841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,088.64 : 447,625.44 = 284,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,088.64/447,625.44 = 284,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,088.64x = 447,625.44 × 284,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,088.64x = 127,383,313,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,383,313,973.30/325,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,841.79

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