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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,922.40, 488,300.40 and 275,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,922.40, 488,300.40 and 275,767.20 is: 413,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,922.40 : 488,300.40 = 275,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,922.40/488,300.40 = 275,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,922.40x = 488,300.40 × 275,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,922.40x = 134,657,234,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,657,234,066.88/325,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,157.35

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