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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,040.35, 487,483.98 and 182,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,040.35, 487,483.98 and 182,946.10 is: 274,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,040.35 : 487,483.98 = 182,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,040.35/487,483.98 = 182,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,040.35x = 487,483.98 × 182,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,040.35x = 89,183,292,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,183,292,953.48/325,040.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,376.07

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