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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,298.22, 448,857.97 and 204,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,298.22, 448,857.97 and 204,353.84 is: 281,974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,298.22 : 448,857.97 = 204,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,298.22/448,857.97 = 204,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,298.22x = 448,857.97 × 204,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,298.22x = 91,725,849,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,725,849,784.10/325,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,974.64

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