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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,630.20, 488,445.30 and 246,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,630.20, 488,445.30 and 246,898.20 is: 370,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,630.20 : 488,445.30 = 246,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,630.20/488,445.30 = 246,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,630.20x = 488,445.30 × 246,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,630.20x = 120,596,265,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,596,265,368.46/325,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,347.30

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