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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,057.82, 448,555.43 and 181,790.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,057.82, 448,555.43 and 181,790.18 is: 250,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,057.82 : 448,555.43 = 181,790.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,057.82/448,555.43 = 181,790.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,057.82x = 448,555.43 × 181,790.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,057.82x = 81,542,969,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542,969,207.95/325,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,856.82

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