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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,328.69, 487,978.68 and 88,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,328.69, 487,978.68 and 88,671.36 is: 133,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,328.69 : 487,978.68 = 88,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,328.69/487,978.68 = 88,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,328.69x = 487,978.68 × 88,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,328.69x = 43,269,733,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,733,206.60/325,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,003.13

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