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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,766.52, 488,572.56 and 183,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,766.52, 488,572.56 and 183,674.76 is: 275,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,766.52 : 488,572.56 = 183,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,766.52/488,572.56 = 183,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,766.52x = 488,572.56 × 183,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,766.52x = 89,738,447,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,738,447,700.59/325,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,468.60

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