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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,091.80, 487,637.70 and 269,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,091.80, 487,637.70 and 269,104.60 is: 403,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,091.80 : 487,637.70 = 269,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,091.80/487,637.70 = 269,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,091.80x = 487,637.70 × 269,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,091.80x = 131,225,548,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,225,548,203.42/325,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,656.90

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