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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,076.58, 448,642.89 and 181,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,076.58, 448,642.89 and 181,872.90 is: 251,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,076.58 : 448,642.89 = 181,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,076.58/448,642.89 = 181,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,076.58x = 448,642.89 × 181,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,076.58x = 81,595,983,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,595,983,468.68/325,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,005.42

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