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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,235.08, 487,142.12 and 135,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,235.08, 487,142.12 and 135,119.03 is: 202,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,235.08 : 487,142.12 = 135,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,235.08/487,142.12 = 135,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,235.08x = 487,142.12 × 135,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,235.08x = 65,822,169,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,822,169,846.49/325,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,383.36

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