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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,235.48, 448,810.20 and 180,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,235.48, 448,810.20 and 180,046.62 is: 248,456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,235.48 : 448,810.20 = 180,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,235.48/448,810.20 = 180,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,235.48x = 448,810.20 × 180,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,235.48x = 80,806,759,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,806,759,531.52/325,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,456.17

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