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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,875.56, 488,847.12 and 89,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,875.56, 488,847.12 and 89,218.20 is: 133,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,875.56 : 488,847.12 = 89,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,875.56/488,847.12 = 89,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,875.56x = 488,847.12 × 89,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,875.56x = 43,614,060,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614,060,121.58/325,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,836.55

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