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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,751.67, 488,688.89 and 123,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,751.67, 488,688.89 and 123,408.38 is: 185,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,751.67 : 488,688.89 = 123,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,751.67/488,688.89 = 123,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,751.67x = 488,688.89 × 123,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,751.67x = 60,308,304,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,308,304,843.58/325,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,135.83

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