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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,775.52, 488,597.67 and 89,142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,775.52, 488,597.67 and 89,142.12 is: 133,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,775.52 : 488,597.67 = 89,142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,775.52/488,597.67 = 89,142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,775.52x = 488,597.67 × 89,142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,775.52x = 43,554,632,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,554,632,130.86/325,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,695.23

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