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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,955.36, 488,964.76 and 101,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,955.36, 488,964.76 and 101,255.36 is: 151,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,955.36 : 488,964.76 = 101,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,955.36/488,964.76 = 101,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,955.36x = 488,964.76 × 101,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,955.36x = 49,510,302,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,510,302,801.11/325,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,892.89

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