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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,753.18, 488,089.33 and 230,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,753.18, 488,089.33 and 230,511.15 is: 345,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,753.18 : 488,089.33 = 230,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,753.18/488,089.33 = 230,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,753.18x = 488,089.33 × 230,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,753.18x = 112,510,032,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,510,032,184.75/325,753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,384.30

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