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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,233.34, 487,924.11 and 175,470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,233.34, 487,924.11 and 175,470.82 is: 263,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,233.34 : 487,924.11 = 175,470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,233.34/487,924.11 = 175,470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,233.34x = 487,924.11 × 175,470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,233.34x = 85,616,443,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,616,443,679.47/325,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,246.21

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