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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,165.80, 487,748.70 and 312,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,165.80, 487,748.70 and 312,043.80 is: 468,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,165.80 : 487,748.70 = 312,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,165.80/487,748.70 = 312,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,165.80x = 487,748.70 × 312,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,165.80x = 152,198,957,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,198,957,793.06/325,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,065.70

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