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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,006.98, 487,111.18 and 182,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,006.98, 487,111.18 and 182,552.80 is: 273,604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,006.98 : 487,111.18 = 182,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,006.98/487,111.18 = 182,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,006.98x = 487,111.18 × 182,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,006.98x = 88,923,510,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923,510,343.48/325,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,604.92

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