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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,097.83, 448,652.43 and 181,849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,097.83, 448,652.43 and 181,849.33 is: 250,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,097.83 : 448,652.43 = 181,849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,097.83/448,652.43 = 181,849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,097.83x = 448,652.43 × 181,849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,097.83x = 81,587,143,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,587,143,798.37/325,097.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,961.82

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