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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,210.68, 487,955.61 and 125,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,210.68, 487,955.61 and 125,671.23 is: 188,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,210.68 : 487,955.61 = 125,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,210.68/487,955.61 = 125,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,210.68x = 487,955.61 × 125,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,210.68x = 61,321,981,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,321,981,694.10/325,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,560.79

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