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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,940.22, 488,910.72 and 89,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,940.22, 488,910.72 and 89,284.94 is: 133,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,940.22 : 488,910.72 = 89,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,940.22/488,910.72 = 89,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,940.22x = 488,910.72 × 89,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,940.22x = 43,652,364,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652,364,300.56/325,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,927.52

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