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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,411.02, 488,066.37 and 88,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,411.02, 488,066.37 and 88,772.94 is: 133,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,411.02 : 488,066.37 = 88,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,411.02/488,066.37 = 88,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,411.02x = 488,066.37 × 88,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,411.02x = 43,327,086,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327,086,580.03/325,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,145.73

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