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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,751.60, 488,238.60 and 136,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,751.60, 488,238.60 and 136,211.60 is: 204,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,751.60 : 488,238.60 = 136,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,751.60/488,238.60 = 136,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,751.60x = 488,238.60 × 136,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,751.60x = 66,503,760,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,503,760,887.76/325,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,154.82

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