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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,182.24, 487,671.84 and 192,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,182.24, 487,671.84 and 192,026.88 is: 287,980.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,182.24 : 487,671.84 = 192,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,182.24/487,671.84 = 192,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,182.24x = 487,671.84 × 192,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,182.24x = 93,646,101,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,646,101,899.06/325,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,980.37

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