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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,513.44, 449,188.56 and 182,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,513.44, 449,188.56 and 182,249.28 is: 251,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,513.44 : 449,188.56 = 182,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,513.44/449,188.56 = 182,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,513.44x = 449,188.56 × 182,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,513.44x = 81,864,291,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,864,291,644.24/325,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,492.82

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