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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,762.56, 488,644.20 and 89,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,762.56, 488,644.20 and 89,087.76 is: 133,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,762.56 : 488,644.20 = 89,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,762.56/488,644.20 = 89,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,762.56x = 488,644.20 × 89,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,762.56x = 43,532,217,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,532,217,214.99/325,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,631.74

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