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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,155.69, 487,889.06 and 114,892.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,155.69, 487,889.06 and 114,892.65 is: 172,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,155.69 : 487,889.06 = 114,892.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,155.69/487,889.06 = 114,892.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,155.69x = 487,889.06 × 114,892.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,155.69x = 56,054,866,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054,866,434.95/325,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,393.93

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