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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,797.40, 488,679.90 and 168,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,797.40, 488,679.90 and 168,041.80 is: 252,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,797.40 : 488,679.90 = 168,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,797.40/488,679.90 = 168,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,797.40x = 488,679.90 × 168,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,797.40x = 82,118,650,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,118,650,019.82/325,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,054.34

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