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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,359.72, 448,975.31 and 182,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,359.72, 448,975.31 and 182,118.51 is: 251,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,359.72 : 448,975.31 = 182,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,359.72/448,975.31 = 182,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,359.72x = 448,975.31 × 182,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,359.72x = 81,766,713,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766,713,573.40/325,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,311.73

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