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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,007.48, 487,111.93 and 182,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,007.48, 487,111.93 and 182,553.30 is: 273,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,007.48 : 487,111.93 = 182,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,007.48/487,111.93 = 182,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,007.48x = 487,111.93 × 182,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,007.48x = 88,923,890,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923,890,290.87/325,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,605.67

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