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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,741.43, 488,599.36 and 136,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,741.43, 488,599.36 and 136,152.83 is: 204,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,741.43 : 488,599.36 = 136,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,741.43/488,599.36 = 136,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,741.43x = 488,599.36 × 136,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,741.43x = 66,524,185,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,524,185,600.19/325,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,223.90

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