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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,057.07, 448,554.39 and 181,789.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,057.07, 448,554.39 and 181,789.43 is: 250,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,057.07 : 448,554.39 = 181,789.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,057.07/448,554.39 = 181,789.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,057.07x = 448,554.39 × 181,789.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,057.07x = 81,542,448,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542,448,003.48/325,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,855.79

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