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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,299.02, 448,912.58 and 182,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,299.02, 448,912.58 and 182,059.04 is: 251,241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,299.02 : 448,912.58 = 182,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,299.02/448,912.58 = 182,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,299.02x = 448,912.58 × 182,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,299.02x = 81,728,593,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,728,593,570.71/325,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,241.44

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