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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,379.08, 448,971.42 and 182,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,379.08, 448,971.42 and 182,145.16 is: 251,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,379.08 : 448,971.42 = 182,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,379.08/448,971.42 = 182,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,379.08x = 448,971.42 × 182,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,379.08x = 81,777,971,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,777,971,131.33/325,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,331.37

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