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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,862,487.60, 489,360,601.80 and 172,807,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,862,487.60, 489,360,601.80 and 172,807,479.60 is: 259,511,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,862,487.60 : 489,360,601.80 = 172,807,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,862,487.60/489,360,601.80 = 172,807,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,862,487.60x = 489,360,601.80 × 172,807,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,862,487.60x = 84,565,172,212,597,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,565,172,212,597,216/325,862,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,511,835.30

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