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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,847.20, 488,770.80 and 302,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,847.20, 488,770.80 and 302,227.60 is: 453,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,847.20 : 488,770.80 = 302,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,847.20/488,770.80 = 302,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,847.20x = 488,770.80 × 302,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,847.20x = 147,720,025,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720,025,834.08/325,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,341.40

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