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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,847.75, 488,521.40 and 123,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,847.75, 488,521.40 and 123,440.90 is: 185,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,847.75 : 488,521.40 = 123,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,847.75/488,521.40 = 123,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,847.75x = 488,521.40 × 123,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,847.75x = 60,303,518,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,303,518,225.45/325,847.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,066.55

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