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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,922.70, 488,300.85 and 201,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,922.70, 488,300.85 and 201,117.90 is: 301,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,922.70 : 488,300.85 = 201,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,922.70/488,300.85 = 201,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,922.70x = 488,300.85 × 201,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,922.70x = 98,206,041,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,206,041,520.22/325,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,316.97

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