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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,015.77, 448,564.05 and 181,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,015.77, 448,564.05 and 181,805.52 is: 250,915.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,015.77 : 448,564.05 = 181,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,015.77/448,564.05 = 181,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,015.77x = 448,564.05 × 181,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,015.77x = 81,551,420,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,420,363.56/325,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,915.27

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