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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,809.76, 481,212.48 and 250,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,809.76, 481,212.48 and 250,748 is: 376,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,809.76 : 481,212.48 = 250,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,809.76/481,212.48 = 250,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,809.76x = 481,212.48 × 250,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,809.76x = 120,663,066,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,663,066,935.04/320,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,120.31

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