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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,906.64, 488,137.44 and 250,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,906.64, 488,137.44 and 250,471.36 is: 375,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,906.64 : 488,137.44 = 250,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,906.64/488,137.44 = 250,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,906.64x = 488,137.44 × 250,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,906.64x = 122,264,448,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264,448,463.72/325,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,151.76

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