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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,104.96, 448,645.23 and 179,916.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,104.96, 448,645.23 and 179,916.77 is: 248,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,104.96 : 448,645.23 = 179,916.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,104.96/448,645.23 = 179,916.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,104.96x = 448,645.23 × 179,916.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,104.96x = 80,718,798,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,718,798,414.28/325,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,285.35

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