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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,237.58, 448,841.76 and 201,085.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,237.58, 448,841.76 and 201,085.64 is: 277,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,237.58 : 448,841.76 = 201,085.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,237.58/448,841.76 = 201,085.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,237.58x = 448,841.76 × 201,085.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,237.58x = 90,255,632,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,255,632,568.33/325,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,506.78

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