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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,870.20, 488,805.30 and 247,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,870.20, 488,805.30 and 247,138.20 is: 370,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,870.20 : 488,805.30 = 247,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,870.20/488,805.30 = 247,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,870.20x = 488,805.30 × 247,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,870.20x = 120,802,461,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,802,461,992.46/325,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,707.30

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