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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,321.86, 488,005.59 and 100,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,321.86, 488,005.59 and 100,652.70 is: 150,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,321.86 : 488,005.59 = 100,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,321.86/488,005.59 = 100,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,321.86x = 488,005.59 × 100,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,321.86x = 49,119,080,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119,080,248.59/325,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,986.10

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