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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,302.54, 448,964.82 and 187,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,302.54, 448,964.82 and 187,454.76 is: 258,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,302.54 : 448,964.82 = 187,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,302.54/448,964.82 = 187,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,302.54x = 448,964.82 × 187,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,302.54x = 84,160,592,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160,592,581.54/325,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,714.83

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