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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,297.39, 487,824.72 and 112,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,297.39, 487,824.72 and 112,005.04 is: 167,965.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,297.39 : 487,824.72 = 112,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,297.39/487,824.72 = 112,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,297.39x = 487,824.72 × 112,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,297.39x = 54,638,827,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,638,827,276.59/325,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,965.77

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