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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,775.60, 488,663.40 and 201,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,775.60, 488,663.40 and 201,359.60 is: 302,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,775.60 : 488,663.40 = 201,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,775.60/488,663.40 = 201,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,775.60x = 488,663.40 × 201,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,775.60x = 98,397,066,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,397,066,758.64/325,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,039.40

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