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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,397.90, 449,045.64 and 182,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,397.90, 449,045.64 and 182,159.12 is: 251,377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,397.90 : 449,045.64 = 182,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,397.90/449,045.64 = 182,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,397.90x = 449,045.64 × 182,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,397.90x = 81,797,758,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,797,758,622.24/325,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,377.65

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