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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,249.50, 448,822.56 and 180,045.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,249.50, 448,822.56 and 180,045.42 is: 248,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,249.50 : 448,822.56 = 180,045.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,249.50/448,822.56 = 180,045.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,249.50x = 448,822.56 × 180,045.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,249.50x = 80,808,446,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808,446,320.68/325,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,450.64

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