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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,341.18, 448,970.70 and 182,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,341.18, 448,970.70 and 182,101.20 is: 251,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,341.18 : 448,970.70 = 182,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,341.18/448,970.70 = 182,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,341.18x = 448,970.70 × 182,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,341.18x = 81,758,103,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,758,103,234.84/325,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,299.58

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