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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,369.14, 488,039.30 and 88,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,369.14, 488,039.30 and 88,711.82 is: 133,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,369.14 : 488,039.30 = 88,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,369.14/488,039.30 = 88,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,369.14x = 488,039.30 × 88,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,369.14x = 43,294,854,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294,854,534.53/325,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,063.80

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