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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,327.59, 487,936.04 and 88,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,327.59, 487,936.04 and 88,614.90 is: 132,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,327.59 : 487,936.04 = 88,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,327.59/487,936.04 = 88,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,327.59x = 487,936.04 × 88,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,327.59x = 43,238,402,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,402,947.92/325,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,907.27

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