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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,294.14, 487,566.80 and 125,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,294.14, 487,566.80 and 125,526.18 is: 188,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,294.14 : 487,566.80 = 125,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,294.14/487,566.80 = 125,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,294.14x = 487,566.80 × 125,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,294.14x = 61,202,397,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,397,898.82/325,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,144.79

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