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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,557.09, 449,266.80 and 182,316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,557.09, 449,266.80 and 182,316.78 is: 251,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,557.09 : 449,266.80 = 182,316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,557.09/449,266.80 = 182,316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,557.09x = 449,266.80 × 182,316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,557.09x = 81,908,876,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,908,876,336.90/325,557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,596.05

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