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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,383.64, 488,215.11 and 125,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,383.64, 488,215.11 and 125,844.04 is: 188,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,383.64 : 488,215.11 = 125,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,383.64/488,215.11 = 125,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,383.64x = 488,215.11 × 125,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,383.64x = 61,438,961,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,961,831.44/325,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,820.07

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