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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,905.60, 488,566.80 and 213,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,905.60, 488,566.80 and 213,639.60 is: 320,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,905.60 : 488,566.80 = 213,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,905.60/488,566.80 = 213,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,905.60x = 488,566.80 × 213,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,905.60x = 104,377,215,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,377,215,725.28/325,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,268.25

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