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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,432.44, 449,043.35 and 204,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,432.44, 449,043.35 and 204,488.10 is: 282,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,432.44 : 449,043.35 = 204,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,432.44/449,043.35 = 204,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,432.44x = 449,043.35 × 204,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,432.44x = 91,824,020,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,824,020,436.69/325,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,160.01

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