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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,684.41, 487,804.81 and 250,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,684.41, 487,804.81 and 250,249.29 is: 374,819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,684.41 : 487,804.81 = 250,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,684.41/487,804.81 = 250,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,684.41x = 487,804.81 × 250,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,684.41x = 122,072,807,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,072,807,361.09/325,684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,819.31

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