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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,355.31, 448,992.57 and 189,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,355.31, 448,992.57 and 189,468.50 is: 261,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,355.31 : 448,992.57 = 189,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,355.31/448,992.57 = 189,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,355.31x = 448,992.57 × 189,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,355.31x = 85,069,946,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,069,946,504.08/325,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,467.83

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