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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,211.04, 487,801.92 and 135,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,211.04, 487,801.92 and 135,593.28 is: 203,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,211.04 : 487,801.92 = 135,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,211.04/487,801.92 = 135,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,211.04x = 487,801.92 × 135,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,211.04x = 66,142,662,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142,662,323.10/325,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,383.82

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