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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,960.40, 488,940.60 and 314,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,960.40, 488,940.60 and 314,150.60 is: 471,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,960.40 : 488,940.60 = 314,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,960.40/488,940.60 = 314,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,960.40x = 488,940.60 × 314,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,960.40x = 153,600,982,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,600,982,854.36/325,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,225.90

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