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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,793.54, 488,389.62 and 226,000.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,793.54, 488,389.62 and 226,000.82 is: 338,792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,793.54 : 488,389.62 = 226,000.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,793.54/488,389.62 = 226,000.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,793.54x = 488,389.62 × 226,000.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,793.54x = 110,376,454,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,376,454,599.49/325,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,792.64

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