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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,087.11, 448,653.92 and 187,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,087.11, 448,653.92 and 187,270.80 is: 258,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,087.11 : 448,653.92 = 187,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,087.11/448,653.92 = 187,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,087.11x = 448,653.92 × 187,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,087.11x = 84,019,777,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019,777,585.18/325,087.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,453.12

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