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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,041.35, 487,485.48 and 182,947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,041.35, 487,485.48 and 182,947.10 is: 274,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,041.35 : 487,485.48 = 182,947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,041.35/487,485.48 = 182,947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,041.35x = 487,485.48 × 182,947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,041.35x = 89,184,054,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,184,054,858.11/325,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,377.57

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