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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,425.60, 488,138.40 and 88,767.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,425.60, 488,138.40 and 88,767.90 is: 133,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,425.60 : 488,138.40 = 88,767.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,425.60/488,138.40 = 88,767.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,425.60x = 488,138.40 × 88,767.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,425.60x = 43,331,020,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331,020,677.36/325,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,151.85

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