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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,327.60, 488,071.40 and 112,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,327.60, 488,071.40 and 112,098.80 is: 168,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,327.60 : 488,071.40 = 112,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,327.60/488,071.40 = 112,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,327.60x = 488,071.40 × 112,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,327.60x = 54,712,218,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,712,218,254.32/325,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,175.77

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