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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,042.52, 448,582.12 and 181,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,042.52, 448,582.12 and 181,848.66 is: 250,964.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,042.52 : 448,582.12 = 181,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,042.52/448,582.12 = 181,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,042.52x = 448,582.12 × 181,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,042.52x = 81,574,057,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,574,057,421.96/325,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,964.27

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