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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,806.76, 481,207.98 and 250,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,806.76, 481,207.98 and 250,745 is: 376,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,806.76 : 481,207.98 = 250,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,806.76/481,207.98 = 250,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,806.76x = 481,207.98 × 250,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,806.76x = 120,660,494,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,660,494,945.10/320,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,115.81

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