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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,153.36, 448,721.92 and 181,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,153.36, 448,721.92 and 181,914.48 is: 251,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,153.36 : 448,721.92 = 181,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,153.36/448,721.92 = 181,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,153.36x = 448,721.92 × 181,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,153.36x = 81,629,014,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,629,014,741.40/325,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,047.74

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