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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,059.82, 448,558.18 and 181,792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,059.82, 448,558.18 and 181,792.18 is: 250,859.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,059.82 : 448,558.18 = 181,792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,059.82/448,558.18 = 181,792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,059.82x = 448,558.18 × 181,792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,059.82x = 81,544,369,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544,369,399.03/325,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,859.58

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