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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,929.72, 488,894.98 and 89,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,929.72, 488,894.98 and 89,274.44 is: 133,911.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,929.72 : 488,894.98 = 89,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,929.72/488,894.98 = 89,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,929.72x = 488,894.98 × 89,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,929.72x = 43,645,825,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,645,825,558.31/325,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,911.77

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