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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,114.74, 448,640.88 and 179,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,114.74, 448,640.88 and 179,914.14 is: 248,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,114.74 : 448,640.88 = 179,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,114.74/448,640.88 = 179,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,114.74x = 448,640.88 × 179,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,114.74x = 80,716,838,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716,838,094.04/325,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,271.85

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