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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,945.71, 488,918.97 and 89,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,945.71, 488,918.97 and 89,290.44 is: 133,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,945.71 : 488,918.97 = 89,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,945.71/488,918.97 = 89,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,945.71x = 488,918.97 × 89,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,945.71x = 43,655,789,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655,789,955.65/325,945.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,935.77

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