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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,535.52, 449,267.28 and 182,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,535.52, 449,267.28 and 182,292.96 is: 251,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,535.52 : 449,267.28 = 182,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,535.52/449,267.28 = 182,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,535.52x = 449,267.28 × 182,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,535.52x = 81,898,262,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898,262,302.35/325,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,580.11

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