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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,684.28, 487,804.62 and 250,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,684.28, 487,804.62 and 250,249.16 is: 374,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,684.28 : 487,804.62 = 250,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,684.28/487,804.62 = 250,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,684.28x = 487,804.62 × 250,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,684.28x = 122,072,696,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,072,696,399.12/325,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,819.12

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