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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,303.16, 487,580.28 and 125,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,303.16, 487,580.28 and 125,535.20 is: 188,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,303.16 : 487,580.28 = 125,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,303.16/487,580.28 = 125,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,303.16x = 487,580.28 × 125,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,303.16x = 61,208,487,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,487,965.86/325,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,158.30

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