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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,844.70, 488,767.05 and 247,112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,844.70, 488,767.05 and 247,112.70 is: 370,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,844.70 : 488,767.05 = 247,112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,844.70/488,767.05 = 247,112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,844.70x = 488,767.05 × 247,112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,844.70x = 120,780,545,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,780,545,396.54/325,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,669.05

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