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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,855.28, 488,859.24 and 101,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,855.28, 488,859.24 and 101,204.24 is: 151,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,855.28 : 488,859.24 = 101,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,855.28/488,859.24 = 101,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,855.28x = 488,859.24 × 101,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,855.28x = 49,474,627,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,627,851.18/325,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,830.06

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