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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,385.64, 448,716.72 and 253,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,385.64, 448,716.72 and 253,739.52 is: 349,914.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,385.64 : 448,716.72 = 253,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,385.64/448,716.72 = 253,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,385.64x = 448,716.72 × 253,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,385.64x = 113,857,165,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857,165,148.77/325,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,914.54

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