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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,040.75, 448,569.45 and 179,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,040.75, 448,569.45 and 179,844.17 is: 248,192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,040.75 : 448,569.45 = 179,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,040.75/448,569.45 = 179,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,040.75x = 448,569.45 × 179,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,040.75x = 80,672,600,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,672,600,702.96/325,040.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,192.27

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