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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,255.69, 448,852.82 and 182,043.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,255.69, 448,852.82 and 182,043.37 is: 251,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,255.69 : 448,852.82 = 182,043.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,255.69/448,852.82 = 182,043.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,255.69x = 448,852.82 × 182,043.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,255.69x = 81,710,679,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,710,679,986.80/325,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,219.83

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