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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,899.60, 488,849.40 and 219,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,899.60, 488,849.40 and 219,611.40 is: 329,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,899.60 : 488,849.40 = 219,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,899.60/488,849.40 = 219,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,899.60x = 488,849.40 × 219,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,899.60x = 107,356,901,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,356,901,123.16/325,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,417.10

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