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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,275.44, 457,297.44 and 250,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,275.44, 457,297.44 and 250,725.44 is: 346,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,275.44 : 457,297.44 = 250,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,275.44/457,297.44 = 250,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,275.44x = 457,297.44 × 250,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,275.44x = 114,656,101,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,656,101,854.87/331,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,105.05

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