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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,122.03, 487,633.77 and 88,483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,122.03, 487,633.77 and 88,483.15 is: 132,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,122.03 : 487,633.77 = 88,483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,122.03/487,633.77 = 88,483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,122.03x = 487,633.77 × 88,483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,122.03x = 43,147,372,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147,372,015.98/325,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,711.31

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