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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,365.63, 488,034.06 and 88,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,365.63, 488,034.06 and 88,708.32 is: 133,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,365.63 : 488,034.06 = 88,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,365.63/488,034.06 = 88,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,365.63x = 488,034.06 × 88,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,365.63x = 43,292,681,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,681,565.38/325,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,058.56

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