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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,627.20, 488,210.40 and 125,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,627.20, 488,210.40 and 125,870.40 is: 188,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,627.20 : 488,210.40 = 125,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,627.20/488,210.40 = 125,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,627.20x = 488,210.40 × 125,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,627.20x = 61,451,238,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,238,332.16/325,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,716.54

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