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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,757.43, 488,295.11 and 136,326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,757.43, 488,295.11 and 136,326.33 is: 204,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,757.43 : 488,295.11 = 136,326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,757.43/488,295.11 = 136,326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,757.43x = 488,295.11 × 136,326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,757.43x = 66,567,479,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,567,479,621.61/325,757.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,346.77

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