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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,817.76, 481,224.48 and 250,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,817.76, 481,224.48 and 250,756 is: 376,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,817.76 : 481,224.48 = 250,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,817.76/481,224.48 = 250,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,817.76x = 481,224.48 × 250,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,817.76x = 120,669,925,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,669,925,706.88/320,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,132.31

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