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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,023.29, 448,529.56 and 181,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,023.29, 448,529.56 and 181,783.23 is: 250,859.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,023.29 : 448,529.56 = 181,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,023.29/448,529.56 = 181,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,023.29x = 448,529.56 × 181,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,023.29x = 81,535,152,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,535,152,167.28/325,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,859.41

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