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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,403.32, 449,065.92 and 182,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,403.32, 449,065.92 and 182,162.56 is: 251,389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,403.32 : 449,065.92 = 182,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,403.32/449,065.92 = 182,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,403.32x = 449,065.92 × 182,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,403.32x = 81,802,997,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,802,997,595.96/325,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,389.56

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