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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,006.80, 448,532.10 and 181,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,006.80, 448,532.10 and 181,780.08 is: 250,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,006.80 : 448,532.10 = 181,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,006.80/448,532.10 = 181,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,006.80x = 448,532.10 × 181,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,006.80x = 81,534,201,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,201,020.57/325,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,869.22

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