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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,687.07, 485,642.46 and 303,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,687.07, 485,642.46 and 303,970.16 is: 453,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,687.07 : 485,642.46 = 303,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,687.07/485,642.46 = 303,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,687.07x = 485,642.46 × 303,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,687.07x = 147,620,816,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,620,816,268.99/325,687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,259.68

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