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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,381.64, 488,212.11 and 125,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,381.64, 488,212.11 and 125,842.04 is: 188,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,381.64 : 488,212.11 = 125,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,381.64/488,212.11 = 125,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,381.64x = 488,212.11 × 125,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,381.64x = 61,437,607,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437,607,875.10/325,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,817.07

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