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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,225.02, 487,481.67 and 167,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,225.02, 487,481.67 and 167,462.94 is: 251,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,225.02 : 487,481.67 = 167,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,225.02/487,481.67 = 167,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,225.02x = 487,481.67 × 167,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,225.02x = 81,635,113,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635,113,654.31/325,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,011.17

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