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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,827.28, 488,817.44 and 101,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,827.28, 488,817.44 and 101,176.12 is: 151,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,827.28 : 488,817.44 = 101,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,827.28/488,817.44 = 101,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,827.28x = 488,817.44 × 101,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,827.28x = 49,456,651,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,456,651,967.53/325,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,787.94

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