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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,096.74, 448,616.07 and 179,896.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,096.74, 448,616.07 and 179,896.14 is: 248,247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,096.74 : 448,616.07 = 179,896.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,096.74/448,616.07 = 179,896.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,096.74x = 448,616.07 × 179,896.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,096.74x = 80,704,299,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704,299,334.97/325,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,247.03

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