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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,311.52, 448,827.60 and 182,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,311.52, 448,827.60 and 182,048.80 is: 251,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,311.52 : 448,827.60 = 182,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,311.52/448,827.60 = 182,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,311.52x = 448,827.60 × 182,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,311.52x = 81,708,525,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,708,525,986.88/325,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,170.10

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