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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,205.63, 448,730.23 and 204,260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,205.63, 448,730.23 and 204,260.77 is: 281,846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,205.63 : 448,730.23 = 204,260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,205.63/448,730.23 = 204,260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,205.63x = 448,730.23 × 204,260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,205.63x = 91,657,982,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,657,982,735.33/325,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,846.23

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