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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,683.41, 487,803.31 and 250,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,683.41, 487,803.31 and 250,248.29 is: 374,817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,683.41 : 487,803.31 = 250,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,683.41/487,803.31 = 250,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,683.41x = 487,803.31 × 250,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,683.41x = 122,071,941,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,071,941,119.20/325,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,817.81

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