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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,451.60, 488,465.40 and 192,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,451.60, 488,465.40 and 192,165.20 is: 288,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,451.60 : 488,465.40 = 192,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,451.60/488,465.40 = 192,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,451.60x = 488,465.40 × 192,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,451.60x = 93,866,051,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,866,051,284.08/325,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,417.85

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