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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,447.32, 488,653.36 and 251,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,447.32, 488,653.36 and 251,372.44 is: 376,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,447.32 : 488,653.36 = 251,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,447.32/488,653.36 = 251,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,447.32x = 488,653.36 × 251,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,447.32x = 122,833,987,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,833,987,417.40/326,447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,275.07

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