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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,876.10, 488,814.15 and 297,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,876.10, 488,814.15 and 297,007.70 is: 445,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,876.10 : 488,814.15 = 297,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,876.10/488,814.15 = 297,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,876.10x = 488,814.15 × 297,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,876.10x = 145,181,566,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,181,566,418.96/325,876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,511.55

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