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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,351.42, 449,002.14 and 204,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,351.42, 449,002.14 and 204,447.98 is: 282,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,351.42 : 449,002.14 = 204,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,351.42/449,002.14 = 204,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,351.42x = 449,002.14 × 204,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,351.42x = 91,797,580,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,797,580,894.50/325,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,149.01

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