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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,028.28, 483,915.18 and 250,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,028.28, 483,915.18 and 250,251.32 is: 344,987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,028.28 : 483,915.18 = 250,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,028.28/483,915.18 = 250,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,028.28x = 483,915.18 × 250,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,028.28x = 121,100,412,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,100,412,563.04/351,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,987.62

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