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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,193.52, 487,798.92 and 88,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,193.52, 487,798.92 and 88,541.04 is: 132,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,193.52 : 487,798.92 = 88,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,193.52/487,798.92 = 88,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,193.52x = 487,798.92 × 88,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,193.52x = 43,190,223,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,223,687.68/325,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,813.91

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