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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,562.60, 488,343.90 and 112,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,562.60, 488,343.90 and 112,330.10 is: 168,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,562.60 : 488,343.90 = 112,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,562.60/488,343.90 = 112,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,562.60x = 488,343.90 × 112,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,562.60x = 54,855,719,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,855,719,121.39/325,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,495.15

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