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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,286.53, 448,905.51 and 182,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,286.53, 448,905.51 and 182,046.25 is: 251,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,286.53 : 448,905.51 = 182,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,286.53/448,905.51 = 182,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,286.53x = 448,905.51 × 182,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,286.53x = 81,721,564,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,721,564,699.84/325,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,229.48

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