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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,856.80, 456,821.60 and 325,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,856.80, 456,821.60 and 325,856.80 is: 456,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,856.80 : 456,821.60 = 325,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,856.80/456,821.60 = 325,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,856.80x = 456,821.60 × 325,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,856.80x = 148,858,424,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,858,424,746.88/325,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,821.60

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