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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,536.80, 488,305.20 and 273,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,536.80, 488,305.20 and 273,048.80 is: 409,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,536.80 : 488,305.20 = 273,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,536.80/488,305.20 = 273,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,536.80x = 488,305.20 × 273,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,536.80x = 133,331,148,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,331,148,893.76/325,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,573.20

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