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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,156.02, 448,732.74 and 181,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,156.02, 448,732.74 and 181,907.52 is: 251,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,156.02 : 448,732.74 = 181,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,156.02/448,732.74 = 181,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,156.02x = 448,732.74 × 181,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,156.02x = 81,627,859,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627,859,876.20/325,156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,042.13

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