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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,060.62, 448,403.13 and 189,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,060.62, 448,403.13 and 189,079.26 is: 260,824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,060.62 : 448,403.13 = 189,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,060.62/448,403.13 = 189,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,060.62x = 448,403.13 × 189,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,060.62x = 84,783,732,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,783,732,002.08/325,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,824.37

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