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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,413.52, 488,070.12 and 88,775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,413.52, 488,070.12 and 88,775.44 is: 133,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,413.52 : 488,070.12 = 88,775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,413.52/488,070.12 = 88,775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,413.52x = 488,070.12 × 88,775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,413.52x = 43,328,639,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,328,639,653.85/325,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,149.48

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