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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,870.80, 488,806.20 and 139,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,870.80, 488,806.20 and 139,246.80 is: 208,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,870.80 : 488,806.20 = 139,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,870.80/488,806.20 = 139,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,870.80x = 488,806.20 × 139,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,870.80x = 68,064,699,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,064,699,170.16/325,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,870.20

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