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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,759.76, 481,137.48 and 250,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,759.76, 481,137.48 and 250,698 is: 376,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,759.76 : 481,137.48 = 250,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,759.76/481,137.48 = 250,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,759.76x = 481,137.48 × 250,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,759.76x = 120,620,203,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,620,203,961.04/320,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,045.31

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