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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,741.14, 488,673.14 and 123,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,741.14, 488,673.14 and 123,397.82 is: 185,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,741.14 : 488,673.14 = 123,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,741.14/488,673.14 = 123,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,741.14x = 488,673.14 × 123,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,741.14x = 60,301,200,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301,200,168.55/325,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,120.00

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