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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,564.60, 488,346.90 and 201,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,564.60, 488,346.90 and 201,148.60 is: 301,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,564.60 : 488,346.90 = 201,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,564.60/488,346.90 = 201,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,564.60x = 488,346.90 × 201,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,564.60x = 98,230,295,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230,295,249.34/325,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,722.90

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