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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,875.60, 488,813.40 and 297,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,875.60, 488,813.40 and 297,007.20 is: 445,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,875.60 : 488,813.40 = 297,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,875.60/488,813.40 = 297,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,875.60x = 488,813.40 × 297,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,875.60x = 145,181,099,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,181,099,256.48/325,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,510.80

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