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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,627.92, 488,512.08 and 100,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,627.92, 488,512.08 and 100,983.87 is: 151,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,627.92 : 488,512.08 = 100,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,627.92/488,512.08 = 100,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,627.92x = 488,512.08 × 100,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,627.92x = 49,331,840,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331,840,380.15/325,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,497.58

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