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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,484.64, 488,301.48 and 125,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,484.64, 488,301.48 and 125,806.68 is: 188,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,484.64 : 488,301.48 = 125,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,484.64/488,301.48 = 125,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,484.64x = 488,301.48 × 125,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,484.64x = 61,431,588,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431,588,037.89/325,484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,738.82

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