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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,805.60, 488,319.60 and 136,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,805.60, 488,319.60 and 136,265.60 is: 204,235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,805.60 : 488,319.60 = 136,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,805.60/488,319.60 = 136,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,805.60x = 488,319.60 × 136,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,805.60x = 66,541,163,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,163,285.76/325,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,235.79

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