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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,062.32, 448,598.25 and 181,821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,062.32, 448,598.25 and 181,821.92 is: 250,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,062.32 : 448,598.25 = 181,821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,062.32/448,598.25 = 181,821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,062.32x = 448,598.25 × 181,821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,062.32x = 81,564,992,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,564,992,880.65/325,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,921.10

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