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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,536.88, 449,219.12 and 180,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,536.88, 449,219.12 and 180,332.84 is: 248,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,536.88 : 449,219.12 = 180,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,536.88/449,219.12 = 180,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,536.88x = 449,219.12 × 180,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,536.88x = 81,008,959,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,008,959,691.90/325,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,847.26

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