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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,140.95, 448,847.93 and 244,599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,140.95, 448,847.93 and 244,599.21 is: 337,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,140.95 : 448,847.93 = 244,599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,140.95/448,847.93 = 244,599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,140.95x = 448,847.93 × 244,599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,140.95x = 109,787,849,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,787,849,699.63/325,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,662.32

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