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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,616.80, 488,425.20 and 325,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,616.80, 488,425.20 and 325,616.80 is: 488,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,616.80 : 488,425.20 = 325,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,616.80/488,425.20 = 325,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,616.80x = 488,425.20 × 325,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,616.80x = 159,039,450,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,039,450,663.36/325,616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,425.20

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