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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,354.32, 488,017.20 and 88,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,354.32, 488,017.20 and 88,697.04 is: 133,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,354.32 : 488,017.20 = 88,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,354.32/488,017.20 = 88,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,354.32x = 488,017.20 × 88,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,354.32x = 43,285,681,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,681,109.09/325,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,041.67

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