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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,718.20, 488,577.30 and 246,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,718.20, 488,577.30 and 246,986.20 is: 370,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,718.20 : 488,577.30 = 246,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,718.20/488,577.30 = 246,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,718.20x = 488,577.30 × 246,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,718.20x = 120,671,850,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,671,850,733.26/325,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,479.30

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