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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,826.70, 489,177.45 and 208,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,826.70, 489,177.45 and 208,020.30 is: 312,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,826.70 : 489,177.45 = 208,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,826.70/489,177.45 = 208,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,826.70x = 489,177.45 × 208,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,826.70x = 101,758,839,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,758,839,902.24/325,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,309.70

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