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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,431.64, 448,780.14 and 253,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,431.64, 448,780.14 and 253,785.52 is: 349,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,431.64 : 448,780.14 = 253,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,431.64/448,780.14 = 253,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,431.64x = 448,780.14 × 253,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,431.64x = 113,893,901,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893,901,195.57/325,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,977.96

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