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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,217.72, 487,705.34 and 111,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,217.72, 487,705.34 and 111,926.04 is: 167,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,217.72 : 487,705.34 = 111,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,217.72/487,705.34 = 111,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,217.72x = 487,705.34 × 111,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,217.72x = 54,586,927,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,586,927,393.05/325,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,847.33

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