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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,318.52, 448,837.26 and 182,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,318.52, 448,837.26 and 182,055.80 is: 251,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,318.52 : 448,837.26 = 182,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,318.52/448,837.26 = 182,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,318.52x = 448,837.26 × 182,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,318.52x = 81,713,426,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,713,426,439.11/325,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,179.76

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