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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,304.71, 487,976.20 and 125,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,304.71, 487,976.20 and 125,626.14 is: 188,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,304.71 : 487,976.20 = 125,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,304.71/487,976.20 = 125,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,304.71x = 487,976.20 × 125,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,304.71x = 61,302,566,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,302,566,417.87/325,304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,446.60

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