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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,169.04, 448,729.98 and 179,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,169.04, 448,729.98 and 179,975.16 is: 248,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,169.04 : 448,729.98 = 179,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,169.04/448,729.98 = 179,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,169.04x = 448,729.98 × 179,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,169.04x = 80,760,249,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760,249,947.30/325,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,363.90

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