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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,615.60, 488,277.60 and 125,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,615.60, 488,277.60 and 125,869.60 is: 188,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,615.60 : 488,277.60 = 125,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,615.60/488,277.60 = 125,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,615.60x = 488,277.60 × 125,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,615.60x = 61,459,306,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459,306,200.96/325,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,748.04

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