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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,044.63, 448,552.95 and 179,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,044.63, 448,552.95 and 179,846.62 is: 248,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,044.63 : 448,552.95 = 179,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,044.63/448,552.95 = 179,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,044.63x = 448,552.95 × 179,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,044.63x = 80,670,732,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,670,732,773.11/325,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,183.56

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