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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,012.77, 448,559.91 and 181,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,012.77, 448,559.91 and 181,802.52 is: 250,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,012.77 : 448,559.91 = 181,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,012.77/448,559.91 = 181,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,012.77x = 448,559.91 × 181,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,012.77x = 81,549,322,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,549,322,008.97/325,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,911.13

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