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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,463.68, 488,273.46 and 135,818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,463.68, 488,273.46 and 135,818.55 is: 203,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,463.68 : 488,273.46 = 135,818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,463.68/488,273.46 = 135,818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,463.68x = 488,273.46 × 135,818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,463.68x = 66,316,593,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316,593,340.68/325,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,760.35

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