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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,930.20, 488,312.10 and 201,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,930.20, 488,312.10 and 201,125.40 is: 301,328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,930.20 : 488,312.10 = 201,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,930.20/488,312.10 = 201,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,930.20x = 488,312.10 × 201,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,930.20x = 98,211,966,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211,966,437.34/325,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,328.22

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