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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,460.48, 449,182.60 and 182,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,460.48, 449,182.60 and 182,229.76 is: 251,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,460.48 : 449,182.60 = 182,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,460.48/449,182.60 = 182,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,460.48x = 449,182.60 × 182,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,460.48x = 81,854,437,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,854,437,394.18/325,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,503.46

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