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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,518.94, 449,203.74 and 182,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,518.94, 449,203.74 and 182,271.80 is: 251,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,518.94 : 449,203.74 = 182,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,518.94/449,203.74 = 182,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,518.94x = 449,203.74 × 182,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,518.94x = 81,877,174,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,877,174,256.53/325,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,528.14

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