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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,165.30, 448,754.66 and 187,387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,165.30, 448,754.66 and 187,387.09 is: 258,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,165.30 : 448,754.66 = 187,387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,165.30/448,754.66 = 187,387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,165.30x = 448,754.66 × 187,387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,165.30x = 84,090,829,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,090,829,861.34/325,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,609.48

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