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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,481.44, 449,112 and 182,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,481.44, 449,112 and 182,247.52 is: 251,472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,481.44 : 449,112 = 182,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,481.44/449,112 = 182,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,481.44x = 449,112 × 182,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,481.44x = 81,849,548,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,849,548,202.24/325,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,472.24

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