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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,165.91, 487,627.76 and 111,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,165.91, 487,627.76 and 111,874.28 is: 167,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,165.91 : 487,627.76 = 111,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,165.91/487,627.76 = 111,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,165.91x = 487,627.76 × 111,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,165.91x = 54,553,002,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553,002,399.56/325,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,769.75

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