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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,060.02, 448,630.71 and 197,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,060.02, 448,630.71 and 197,710.98 is: 272,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,060.02 : 448,630.71 = 197,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,060.02/448,630.71 = 197,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,060.02x = 448,630.71 × 197,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,060.02x = 88,699,217,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699,217,332.20/325,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,870.28

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