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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,284.32, 487,877.16 and 88,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,284.32, 487,877.16 and 88,645.88 is: 132,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,284.32 : 487,877.16 = 88,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,284.32/487,877.16 = 88,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,284.32x = 487,877.16 × 88,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,284.32x = 43,248,300,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,300,180.10/325,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,955.38

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