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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,627.40, 488,441.10 and 302,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,627.40, 488,441.10 and 302,817.80 is: 454,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,627.40 : 488,441.10 = 302,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,627.40/488,441.10 = 302,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,627.40x = 488,441.10 × 302,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,627.40x = 147,908,659,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,908,659,331.58/325,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,226.70

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