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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,643.40, 488,465.10 and 192,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,643.40, 488,465.10 and 192,673.80 is: 289,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,643.40 : 488,465.10 = 192,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,643.40/488,465.10 = 192,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,643.40x = 488,465.10 × 192,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,643.40x = 94,114,426,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114,426,984.38/325,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,010.70

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