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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,794.70, 488,740.65 and 115,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,794.70, 488,740.65 and 115,416.10 is: 173,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,794.70 : 488,740.65 = 115,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,794.70/488,740.65 = 115,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,794.70x = 488,740.65 × 115,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,794.70x = 56,408,539,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408,539,734.47/325,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,141.37

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