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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,461.93, 488,270.84 and 135,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,461.93, 488,270.84 and 135,816.80 is: 203,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,461.93 : 488,270.84 = 135,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,461.93/488,270.84 = 135,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,461.93x = 488,270.84 × 135,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,461.93x = 66,315,382,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,315,382,648.20/325,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,757.72

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