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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,530.70, 488,368.95 and 125,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,530.70, 488,368.95 and 125,833.30 is: 188,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,530.70 : 488,368.95 = 125,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,530.70/488,368.95 = 125,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,530.70x = 488,368.95 × 125,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,530.70x = 61,453,076,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,076,596.04/325,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,778.13

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