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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,498.32, 488,010.88 and 136,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,498.32, 488,010.88 and 136,012.92 is: 203,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,498.32 : 488,010.88 = 136,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,498.32/488,010.88 = 136,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,498.32x = 488,010.88 × 136,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,498.32x = 66,375,784,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,784,780.57/325,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,920.51

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