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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,102.58, 448,678.77 and 181,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,102.58, 448,678.77 and 181,898.90 is: 251,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,102.58 : 448,678.77 = 181,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,102.58/448,678.77 = 181,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,102.58x = 448,678.77 × 181,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,102.58x = 81,614,174,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,614,174,716.35/325,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,041.30

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