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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,166.94, 487,700.73 and 88,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,166.94, 487,700.73 and 88,528.14 is: 132,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,166.94 : 487,700.73 = 88,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,166.94/487,700.73 = 88,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,166.94x = 487,700.73 × 88,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,166.94x = 43,175,238,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,238,503.54/325,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,778.68

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