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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,848.60, 488,772.90 and 325,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,848.60, 488,772.90 and 325,848.60 is: 488,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,848.60 : 488,772.90 = 325,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,848.60/488,772.90 = 325,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,848.60x = 488,772.90 × 325,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,848.60x = 159,265,965,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,265,965,182.94/325,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,772.90

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