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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,395.08, 448,993.50 and 182,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,395.08, 448,993.50 and 182,161.16 is: 251,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,395.08 : 448,993.50 = 182,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,395.08/448,993.50 = 182,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,395.08x = 448,993.50 × 182,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,395.08x = 81,789,176,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,789,176,792.46/325,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,353.45

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