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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,068.50, 448,614.42 and 181,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,068.50, 448,614.42 and 181,838.18 is: 250,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,068.50 : 448,614.42 = 181,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,068.50/448,614.42 = 181,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,068.50x = 448,614.42 × 181,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,068.50x = 81,575,229,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,575,229,654.56/325,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,947.81

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