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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,795.40, 488,676.90 and 168,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,795.40, 488,676.90 and 168,039.80 is: 252,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,795.40 : 488,676.90 = 168,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,795.40/488,676.90 = 168,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,795.40x = 488,676.90 × 168,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,795.40x = 82,117,168,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,117,168,540.62/325,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,051.34

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