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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,937.60, 488,906.40 and 325,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,937.60, 488,906.40 and 325,937.60 is: 488,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,937.60 : 488,906.40 = 325,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,937.60/488,906.40 = 325,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,937.60x = 488,906.40 × 325,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,937.60x = 159,352,978,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352,978,640.64/325,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,906.40

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