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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,811.60, 488,571.60 and 126,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,811.60, 488,571.60 and 126,065.60 is: 189,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,811.60 : 488,571.60 = 126,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,811.60/488,571.60 = 126,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,811.60x = 488,571.60 × 126,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,811.60x = 61,592,071,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,071,896.96/325,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,041.99

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