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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,051.47, 448,572.18 and 181,802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,051.47, 448,572.18 and 181,802.36 is: 250,887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,051.47 : 448,572.18 = 181,802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,051.47/448,572.18 = 181,802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,051.47x = 448,572.18 × 181,802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,051.47x = 81,551,478,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,478,711.48/325,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,887.89

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