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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,169.81, 448,730.99 and 179,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,169.81, 448,730.99 and 179,975.93 is: 248,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,169.81 : 448,730.99 = 179,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,169.81/448,730.99 = 179,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,169.81x = 448,730.99 × 179,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,169.81x = 80,760,774,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760,774,776.45/325,169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,364.92

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