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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,069.32, 487,247.94 and 167,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,069.32, 487,247.94 and 167,306.40 is: 250,776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,069.32 : 487,247.94 = 167,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,069.32/487,247.94 = 167,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,069.32x = 487,247.94 × 167,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,069.32x = 81,519,698,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519,698,748.82/325,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,776.35

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