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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,467.20, 488,114.40 and 100,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,467.20, 488,114.40 and 100,827.20 is: 151,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,467.20 : 488,114.40 = 100,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,467.20/488,114.40 = 100,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,467.20x = 488,114.40 × 100,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,467.20x = 49,215,208,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,208,231.68/325,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,214.03

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