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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,300.16, 487,575.78 and 125,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,300.16, 487,575.78 and 125,532.20 is: 188,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,300.16 : 487,575.78 = 125,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,300.16/487,575.78 = 125,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,300.16x = 487,575.78 × 125,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,300.16x = 61,206,460,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,206,460,330.12/325,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,153.80

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