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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,207.63, 448,732.99 and 204,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,207.63, 448,732.99 and 204,262.77 is: 281,848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,207.63 : 448,732.99 = 204,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,207.63/448,732.99 = 204,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,207.63x = 448,732.99 × 204,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,207.63x = 91,659,443,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,443,527.78/325,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,848.99

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