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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,033.64, 488,327.94 and 250,598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,033.64, 488,327.94 and 250,598.34 is: 375,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,033.64 : 488,327.94 = 250,598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,033.64/488,327.94 = 250,598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,033.64x = 488,327.94 × 250,598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,033.64x = 122,374,171,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,374,171,139.62/326,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,342.16

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