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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,806.90, 488,694.15 and 168,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,806.90, 488,694.15 and 168,051.30 is: 252,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,806.90 : 488,694.15 = 168,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,806.90/488,694.15 = 168,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,806.90x = 488,694.15 × 168,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,806.90x = 82,125,687,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,125,687,209.90/325,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,068.59

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