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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,820.10, 488,730.15 and 201,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,820.10, 488,730.15 and 201,404.10 is: 302,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,820.10 : 488,730.15 = 201,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,820.10/488,730.15 = 201,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,820.10x = 488,730.15 × 201,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,820.10x = 98,432,256,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,432,256,003.62/325,820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,106.15

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