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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,663.80, 488,565.42 and 101,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,663.80, 488,565.42 and 101,019.36 is: 151,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,663.80 : 488,565.42 = 101,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,663.80/488,565.42 = 101,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,663.80x = 488,565.42 × 101,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,663.80x = 49,354,566,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,566,046.53/325,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,550.67

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