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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,327.41, 448,947.43 and 182,087.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,327.41, 448,947.43 and 182,087.42 is: 251,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,327.41 : 448,947.43 = 182,087.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,327.41/448,947.43 = 182,087.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,327.41x = 448,947.43 × 182,087.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,327.41x = 81,747,676,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,747,676,544.37/325,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,278.17

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