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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,938.46, 488,908.10 and 89,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,938.46, 488,908.10 and 89,283.19 is: 133,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,938.46 : 488,908.10 = 89,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,938.46/488,908.10 = 89,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,938.46x = 488,908.10 × 89,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,938.46x = 43,651,274,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,274,338.42/325,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,924.90

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