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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,310.65, 448,942.73 and 180,116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,310.65, 448,942.73 and 180,116.43 is: 248,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,310.65 : 448,942.73 = 180,116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,310.65/448,942.73 = 180,116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,310.65x = 448,942.73 × 180,116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,310.65x = 80,861,960,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,960,901.47/325,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,568.44

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