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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,524.93, 488,282.38 and 88,866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,524.93, 488,282.38 and 88,866.92 is: 133,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,524.93 : 488,282.38 = 88,866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,524.93/488,282.38 = 88,866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,524.93x = 488,282.38 × 88,866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,524.93x = 43,392,152,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,152,199.41/325,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,299.02

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