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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,535.88, 449,217.74 and 180,331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,535.88, 449,217.74 and 180,331.83 is: 248,845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,535.88 : 449,217.74 = 180,331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,535.88/449,217.74 = 180,331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,535.88x = 449,217.74 × 180,331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,535.88x = 81,008,256,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,008,256,221.01/325,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,845.86

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