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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,354.52, 487,956.18 and 88,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,354.52, 487,956.18 and 88,649.84 is: 132,954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,354.52 : 487,956.18 = 88,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,354.52/487,956.18 = 88,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,354.52x = 487,956.18 × 88,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,354.52x = 43,257,237,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,257,237,284.01/325,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,954.16

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