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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,362.20, 488,116.20 and 125,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,362.20, 488,116.20 and 125,664.80 is: 188,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,362.20 : 488,116.20 = 125,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,362.20/488,116.20 = 125,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,362.20x = 488,116.20 × 125,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,362.20x = 61,339,024,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,339,024,649.76/325,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,525.36

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