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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,299.77, 448,913.61 and 182,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,299.77, 448,913.61 and 182,059.80 is: 251,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,299.77 : 448,913.61 = 182,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,299.77/448,913.61 = 182,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,299.77x = 448,913.61 × 182,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,299.77x = 81,729,122,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729,122,053.88/325,299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,242.49

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