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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,116.08, 448,649.77 and 181,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,116.08, 448,649.77 and 181,873.04 is: 250,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,116.08 : 448,649.77 = 181,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,116.08/448,649.77 = 181,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,116.08x = 448,649.77 × 181,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,116.08x = 81,597,296,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,597,296,655.84/325,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,978.97

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