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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,565.40, 488,348.10 and 192,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,565.40, 488,348.10 and 192,595.80 is: 288,893.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,565.40 : 488,348.10 = 192,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,565.40/488,348.10 = 192,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,565.40x = 488,348.10 × 192,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,565.40x = 94,053,792,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,053,792,997.98/325,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,893.70

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