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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,663.70, 488,265.15 and 125,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,663.70, 488,265.15 and 125,906.90 is: 188,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,663.70 : 488,265.15 = 125,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,663.70/488,265.15 = 125,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,663.70x = 488,265.15 × 125,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,663.70x = 61,475,951,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,951,414.54/325,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,771.27

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