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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,566.60, 488,204.10 and 125,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,566.60, 488,204.10 and 125,820.60 is: 188,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,566.60 : 488,204.10 = 125,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,566.60/488,204.10 = 125,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,566.60x = 488,204.10 × 125,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,566.60x = 61,426,132,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426,132,784.46/325,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,674.55

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