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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,814.10, 488,332.35 and 167,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,814.10, 488,332.35 and 167,961.30 is: 251,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,814.10 : 488,332.35 = 167,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,814.10/488,332.35 = 167,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,814.10x = 488,332.35 × 167,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,814.10x = 82,020,936,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,020,936,338.06/325,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,741.52

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