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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,740.93, 488,598.61 and 136,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,740.93, 488,598.61 and 136,152.33 is: 204,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,740.93 : 488,598.61 = 136,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,740.93/488,598.61 = 136,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,740.93x = 488,598.61 × 136,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,740.93x = 66,523,839,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,839,186.26/325,740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,223.15

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