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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,342.73, 448,972.83 and 182,102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,342.73, 448,972.83 and 182,102.75 is: 251,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,342.73 : 448,972.83 = 182,102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,342.73/448,972.83 = 182,102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,342.73x = 448,972.83 × 182,102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,342.73x = 81,759,187,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759,187,018.28/325,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,301.72

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