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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,330.08, 488,034.48 and 114,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,330.08, 488,034.48 and 114,924.96 is: 172,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,330.08 : 488,034.48 = 114,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,330.08/488,034.48 = 114,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,330.08x = 488,034.48 × 114,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,330.08x = 56,087,343,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,343,092.62/325,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,401.34

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