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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,675.02, 488,679.45 and 155,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,675.02, 488,679.45 and 155,089.68 is: 232,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,675.02 : 488,679.45 = 155,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,675.02/488,679.45 = 155,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,675.02x = 488,679.45 × 155,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,675.02x = 75,789,139,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789,139,523.08/325,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,714.01

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