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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,029.02, 448,623.51 and 197,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,029.02, 448,623.51 and 197,794.22 is: 273,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,029.02 : 448,623.51 = 197,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,029.02/448,623.51 = 197,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,029.02x = 448,623.51 × 197,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,029.02x = 88,735,137,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,735,137,234.11/325,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,006.81

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