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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,803.34, 488,585.13 and 112,516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,803.34, 488,585.13 and 112,516.98 is: 168,734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,803.34 : 488,585.13 = 112,516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,803.34/488,585.13 = 112,516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,803.34x = 488,585.13 × 112,516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,803.34x = 54,974,120,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,120,857.58/325,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,734.06

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