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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,040.46, 448,547.67 and 179,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,040.46, 448,547.67 and 179,851.74 is: 248,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,040.46 : 448,547.67 = 179,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,040.46/448,547.67 = 179,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,040.46x = 448,547.67 × 179,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,040.46x = 80,672,078,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,672,078,922.45/325,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,190.88

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