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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,282.53, 448,899.98 and 182,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,282.53, 448,899.98 and 182,042.24 is: 251,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,282.53 : 448,899.98 = 182,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,282.53/448,899.98 = 182,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,282.53x = 448,899.98 × 182,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,282.53x = 81,718,754,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718,754,740.44/325,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,223.92

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