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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,048.63, 448,558.47 and 179,850.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,048.63, 448,558.47 and 179,850.63 is: 248,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,048.63 : 448,558.47 = 179,850.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,048.63/448,558.47 = 179,850.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,048.63x = 448,558.47 × 179,850.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,048.63x = 80,673,523,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,673,523,421.34/325,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,189.09

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