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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,327.44, 448,951.76 and 182,087.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,327.44, 448,951.76 and 182,087.48 is: 251,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,327.44 : 448,951.76 = 182,087.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,327.44/448,951.76 = 182,087.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,327.44x = 448,951.76 × 182,087.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,327.44x = 81,748,494,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,748,494,619.96/325,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,280.66

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