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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,640.43, 488,516.04 and 112,350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,640.43, 488,516.04 and 112,350.51 is: 168,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,640.43 : 488,516.04 = 112,350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,640.43/488,516.04 = 112,350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,640.43x = 488,516.04 × 112,350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,640.43x = 54,885,026,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885,026,237.18/325,640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,544.88

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