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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,830.18, 489,009.33 and 168,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,830.18, 489,009.33 and 168,103.74 is: 252,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,830.18 : 489,009.33 = 168,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,830.18/489,009.33 = 168,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,830.18x = 489,009.33 × 168,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,830.18x = 82,204,297,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204,297,267.89/325,830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,291.84

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