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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,833.40, 488,814.90 and 273,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,833.40, 488,814.90 and 273,604.60 is: 410,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,833.40 : 488,814.90 = 273,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,833.40/488,814.90 = 273,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,833.40x = 488,814.90 × 273,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,833.40x = 133,742,005,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,742,005,188.54/325,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,461.31

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