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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,496.58, 488,244.84 and 88,845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,496.58, 488,244.84 and 88,845.54 is: 133,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,496.58 : 488,244.84 = 88,845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,496.58/488,244.84 = 88,845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,496.58x = 488,244.84 × 88,845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,496.58x = 43,378,376,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378,376,462.01/325,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,268.30

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