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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,137.96, 448,843.80 and 244,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,137.96, 448,843.80 and 244,596.21 is: 337,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,137.96 : 448,843.80 = 244,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,137.96/448,843.80 = 244,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,137.96x = 448,843.80 × 244,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,137.96x = 109,785,492,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,785,492,362.00/325,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,658.18

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