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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,209.47, 487,183.01 and 239,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,209.47, 487,183.01 and 239,664.97 is: 359,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,209.47 : 487,183.01 = 239,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,209.47/487,183.01 = 239,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,209.47x = 487,183.01 × 239,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,209.47x = 116,760,699,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,760,699,040.25/325,209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,032.28

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