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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,304.08, 487,975.26 and 125,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,304.08, 487,975.26 and 125,625.51 is: 188,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,304.08 : 487,975.26 = 125,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,304.08/487,975.26 = 125,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,304.08x = 487,975.26 × 125,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,304.08x = 61,302,143,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,302,143,205.89/325,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,445.66

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