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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,983.68, 488,880.66 and 126,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,983.68, 488,880.66 and 126,259.52 is: 189,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,983.68 : 488,880.66 = 126,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,983.68/488,880.66 = 126,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,983.68x = 488,880.66 × 126,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,983.68x = 61,725,837,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725,837,468.88/325,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,352.54

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